A Solution of Starch at Room Temperature Does NOT Readily

question 58

Multiple Choice

A solution of starch at room temperature does NOT readily decompose to form a solution of simple sugars because ________.

• A) the starch solution has less free energy than the sugar solution
• B) the hydrolysis of starch to sugar is endergonic
• C) the activation energy barrier for this reaction cannot easily be surmounted at room temperature
• D) starch cannot be hydrolyzed in the presence of so much water
• E) starch hydrolysis is nonspontaneous

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Definitions:

T-Statistic

Re-defined: A value calculated from sample data during a t-test, used to assess the significance of the difference between two sample means.

α

Represents the level of significance in hypothesis testing, typically set at 0.05 or 5%.

P > .05

A statistical expression indicating that the probability of the observed data, or something more extreme, if the null hypothesis is true, is greater than 5%.

Null Hypothesis

The default assumption in statistical hypothesis testing that there is no significant effect or difference, intended to be challenged by the alternative hypothesis.