Questions and Answers
Carbohydrates provide energy for living things.
True
Which specialized carbohydrate is used for structure in shrimp?
chitin
What will most likely happen if a person does not consume the minimum daily requirement of carbohydrates?
The body will break down glycogen from the liver.
If data on carbohydrates in fruits was placed in a bar graph, which statement would describe the graph?
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Which reason provides the best explanation of why a bar graph was selected to show the data in the table?
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What do insulin and glucagon have in common?
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Living organisms break down polysaccharides into what?
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What effect does insulin have on the body?
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In which form do plants store energy?
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Why is cellulose considered to be a complex carbohydrate?
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Study Notes
Carbohydrates Overview
- Carbohydrates serve as the primary energy source for living organisms.
- Simple sugars are the fundamental units that polysaccharides are broken down into.
Specialized Carbohydrates
- Chitin is a specialized carbohydrate providing structural support in shrimp, related to lobsters and crabs.
Energy Management
- If the minimum daily carbohydrate intake is not met, the body depletes glycogen reserves stored in the liver.
Data Representation
- A bar graph displaying carbohydrate content in fruits would show one bar shorter than the peach bar, indicating comparative data.
Graph Selection Rationale
- Bar graphs are optimal for visualizing and comparing distinct items or datasets.
Hormonal Regulation
- Insulin and glucagon are hormones crucial for regulating blood sugar levels within the body.
Plant Energy Storage
- Plants primarily store energy in the form of starch, a polysaccharide.
Complex Carbohydrates
- Cellulose is categorized as a complex carbohydrate due to its intricate structure composed of glucose molecules.
Diabetic Management
- Insulin injections are commonly administered to individuals with diabetes to effectively lower their blood sugar levels.
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Description
This quiz explores various aspects of carbohydrates, including their role as the primary energy source for organisms, specialized forms like chitin, and the importance of hormonal regulation of blood sugar levels. Additionally, it covers plant energy storage and the comparison of carbohydrate content through data representation.
