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Unit 1 Test

Question 11 • AP Biology - SC5182 A

Storage carbohydrates and fiber in both plants and animals are made from glucose but vary by where bonds form, as shown in this diagram.

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Answer
A
The branches enable a carbohydrate to accumulate in all areas in plants and animals.
B
A branched structure enables hydrolysis by water molecules to break down and release the energy.
C
A branched structure takes up less space and reduces the energy a plant or animal requires.
D
Branched molecules take up less space and therefore a plant or animal can store more energy.
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