Question

carbohydrates are biological molecules made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. there are different types of carbohydrate molecules, each with unique functions in living things. select the true statements. some carbohydrates are used to store excess glucose in plant and animal cells. disaccharides are large molecules made of hundreds of repeating units. humans consume carbohydrates through foods like bread, pasta, and bananas. carbohydrates are the primary energy source for the human body.

Explanation:

1. Starch in plants and glycogen in animals are carbohydrates that store excess glucose.
2. Disaccharides are made of two - sugar units, not hundreds of repeating units. Polysaccharides are large molecules with many repeating units.
3. Bread, pasta, and bananas are common carbohydrate - rich foods consumed by humans.
4. Carbohydrates, especially glucose, are the primary energy source for the human body.

Answer:

• Some carbohydrates are used to store excess glucose in plant and animal cells.
• Humans consume carbohydrates through foods like bread, pasta, and bananas.
• Carbohydrates are the primary energy source for the human body.