Which of the following best describes the difference between…

Which of the following best describes the difference between anabolic and catabolic reactions? A. Anabolic reactions break down molecules to release energy, while catabolic reactions build up molecules, consuming energy.B. Anabolic reactions build larger molecules from smaller ones, consuming energy, while catabolic reactions break down larger molecules into smaller ones, releasing energy.C. Both anabolic and catabolic reactions involve breaking down molecules to release energy.D. Both anabolic and catabolic reactions involve building molecules, consuming energy.  

You’re at a picnic enjoying a variety of plant-based foods….

You’re at a picnic enjoying a variety of plant-based foods. You notice that the starchy potato salad tastes great and digests easily, but the fibrous kale salad makes you feel a bit bloated. Curious, you ask yourself: Why can your digestive system break down the starch in potatoes but not the cellulose in kale? Which of the following best explains this difference? A) The human body produces enzymes that can break down starch but lacks enzymes to break down cellulose.B) Starch is water-insoluble, while cellulose dissolves quickly in water, making it indigestible.C) Cellulose molecules are toxic to the human body, so they remain undigested.D) Starch is a simple sugar, but cellulose is made up of complex fats that the body cannot process.

What is a stoma? A. A structure that transports water and nu…

What is a stoma? A. A structure that transports water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves.B. A pore on the surface of a leaf that allows gas exchange.C. A pigment in plants responsible for absorbing sunlight.D. A type of plant cell that provides structural support.    

A gardener accidentally waters a plant with a highly concent…

A gardener accidentally waters a plant with a highly concentrated salt solution. A few hours later, the plant appears wilted, and when observed under a microscope, the plant cells show that their membranes have pulled away from the cell walls, leaving gaps between the cell membrane and the wall. What process is likely causing the plant cells to exhibit this shriveled appearance?