Original Project
Matter and Energy in Living Systems
Item ME095006: The sugar molecules in plants are made of carbon atoms linked to other carbon atoms.
Which of the following is TRUE about the sugar molecules in plants?
- The sugar molecules come from the soil.
- The sugar molecules are one of many sources of food for plants.
- The sugar molecules are made from molecules of water and minerals.
- The sugar molecules are made of carbon atoms linked to other carbon atoms.
Answer Choice |
Overall |
Grades |
Gender |
Primary Language |
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| n = 1325 |
6–8 n = 278 |
9–12 n = 1038 |
Male n = 639 |
Female n = 653 |
English n = 1178 |
Other n = 112 |
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| A. | The sugar molecules come from the soil. | 10% | 11% | 9% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| B. | The sugar molecules are one of many sources of food for plants. | 37% | 39% | 36% | 35% | 38% | 37% | 41% |
| C. | The sugar molecules are made from molecules of water and minerals. | 31% | 25% | 33% | 30% | 33% | 31% | 32% |
| D. | The sugar molecules are made of carbon atoms linked to other carbon atoms. | 22% | 25% | 22% | 25% | 19% | 23% | 17% |