Sugar Changed the World

What is the primary chemical component of sugar?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Sucrose

• Lactose

Which process is used by plants to produce sugar?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Fermentation

• Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the molecular formula for sucrose?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which enzyme breaks down sucrose into glucose and fructose?

• Amylase

• Sucrase

• Lactase

• Maltase

What type of bond links the glucose and fructose units in sucrose?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Glycosidic bond

• Hydrogen bond

In which part of the plant is sugar primarily stored?

• Leaves

• Roots

• Stem

• Flowers

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which of the following is a common method for extracting sugar from sugarcane?

• Distillation

• Crystallization

• Filtration

• Evaporation

What is the role of sugar in fermentation?

• Acts as a catalyst

• Provides energy for yeast

• Inhibits bacterial growth

• Neutralizes acids

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

Which of the following is a byproduct of sugar fermentation?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

How does sugar affect the boiling point of water?

• Increases it

• Decreases it

• No effect

• Varies with pressure