Original Project
Matter and Energy in Living Systems
All organisms need food as a source of molecules that provide chemical energy and building materials.
Item BF096003: Both proteins and fats (but not amino acids and fatty acids) 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 proteins and fat molecules
- Both proteins and fatty acids
- Both amino acids and fat molecules
- Both amino acids and fatty acids
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1242 | 3164 | 39% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 752 | 1861 | 40% |
| 9–12 | 485 | 1288 | 38% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 567 | 1530 | 37% |
| Female | 656 | 1584 | 41% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1123 | 2846 | 39% |
| Other | 86 | 239 | 36% |