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What is the primary difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?
What is the primary difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?
- Complex carbohydrates provide quick bursts of energy.
- Simple carbohydrates are broken down quickly by the body to be used as energy. (correct)
- Complex carbohydrates are easily digested by the body.
- Simple carbohydrates are only found in fruits and not in other food groups.
What is the function of lipids in the body?
What is the function of lipids in the body?
- Lipids are involved in the transportation of oxygen in the blood.
- They are responsible for maintaining body temperature.
- They form an essential part of the structure of all cells. (correct)
- They are the primary source of quick energy for the body.
What is the difference between starch and glycogen?
What is the difference between starch and glycogen?
- Glycogen is the stored form of sugar in plants, while starch is in animals. (correct)
- Starch is a polymer of glucose, while glycogen is a simple sugar.
- Starch is the stored form of sugar in animals, while glycogen is in plants.
- Starch is easily broken down, while glycogen is compact and insoluble.
What are the functions of the stomata?
What are the functions of the stomata?
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What is the difference between essential and non-essential amino acids?
What is the difference between essential and non-essential amino acids?
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What is the function of guard cells in the leaf?
What is the function of guard cells in the leaf?
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Why are the epidermis layers of the leaf covered in a waxy cuticle?
Why are the epidermis layers of the leaf covered in a waxy cuticle?
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What is the primary function of the phloem in a plant?
What is the primary function of the phloem in a plant?
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Why do guard cells close the stomata at night?
Why do guard cells close the stomata at night?
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How has the leaf adapted to maximize its ability to perform photosynthesis?
How has the leaf adapted to maximize its ability to perform photosynthesis?
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