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 ME104002: Fats, proteins, and carbohydrates are sources of food for animals, but minerals are not.
Which of the following is NOT a source of food for animals?
- Fats
- Proteins
- Minerals
- Carbohydrates
Answer Choice |
Overall |
Grades |
Gender |
Primary Language |
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| n = 2352 |
6–8 n = 1297 |
9–12 n = 1045 |
Male n = 1126 |
Female n = 1162 |
English n = 2077 |
Other n = 220 |
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| A. | Fats | 19% | 20% | 18% | 19% | 19% | 19% | 22% |
| B. | Proteins | 8% | 6% | 10% | 8% | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| C. | Minerals | 53% | 52% | 53% | 54% | 52% | 54% | 44% |
| D. | Carbohydrates | 20% | 21% | 19% | 19% | 22% | 19% | 26% |