The following questions are based on the 15 molecules illustrated in Figure 5.8. Each molecule may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Which term includes all others in the list?
A)monosaccharide
B)disaccharide
C)starch
D)carbohydrate
E)polysaccharide

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The following questions are based on the 15 molecules illustrated in Figure 5.8. Each molecule may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

-Which term includes all others in the list?
A)monosaccharide 
B)disaccharide 
C)starch 
D)carbohydrate 
E)polysaccharide

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All of the other terms (monosaccharide, disaccharide, starch, and polysaccharide) are subsets of the term carbohydrate, which includes all sugars and molecules composed of sugar subunits.

Answer: A and E 
 Monosaccharides are single sugar molecules (such as glucose and fructose), while polysaccharides are long chains of sugar subunits (such as starch and cellulose). Both monosaccharides and polysaccharides are types of carbohydrates.

The Following Questions Are Based on the 15 Molecules Illustrated