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Item ME095005: The sugar molecules in plants are the result of a chemical reaction.

Which of the following is TRUE about the sugar molecules in plants?

  1. The sugar molecules come from the soil.
  2. The sugar molecules are the result of a chemical reaction.
  3. The sugar molecules are one of many sources of food for plants.
  4. The sugar molecules are made from molecules of water and minerals.
Distribution of responses
Answer Choice
Overall
Grades
Gender
Primary Language
 
n = 2809
6–8
n = 629
9–12
n = 2162
Male
n = 1342
Female
n = 1390
English
n = 2496
Other
n = 228
A. The sugar molecules come from the soil. 6% 11% 5% 6% 6% 6% 7%
B. The sugar molecules are the result of a chemical reaction. 39% 31% 41% 42% 35% 40% 29%
C. The sugar molecules are one of many sources of food for plants. 37% 32% 38% 34% 40% 37% 39%
D. The sugar molecules are made from molecules of water and minerals. 18% 25% 17% 18% 19% 18% 25%