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Human Body Systems
Most of the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins from the food humans eat must be broken down into smaller molecule…
Item BF087003: Complex carbohydrates (but not simple sugars) need to be broken down into smaller molecules before they can get to the cells of the body.
Which of the following need to be broken down into smaller molecules before they can get to the cells of the body?
- Both complex carbohydrates and simple sugars
- Complex carbohydrates but not simple sugars
- Simple sugars but not complex carbohydrates
- Neither complex carbohydrates nor simple sugars
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- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1238 | 3162 | 39% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 668 | 1856 | 36% |
| 9–12 | 566 | 1291 | 44% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 616 | 1523 | 40% |
| Female | 606 | 1589 | 38% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1140 | 2846 | 40% |
| Other | 74 | 238 | 31% |