Carbohydrates Serve a Number of Important Functions in Our Bodies

question 7

Multiple Choice

Carbohydrates serve a number of important functions in our bodies.  Which of the following is NOT one of those functions?

• A)They provide energy through their oxidation.
• B)They serve as a carbon supply for the synthesis of cell components.
• C)They serve as a way to store chemical energy.
• D)They are used as structural elements in cell walls.

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Definitions:

Sample Sizes

Refers to the number of observations or elements chosen from a population to form a sample for a statistical study.

Kruskal-Wallis Test

A non-parametric test used to determine if there are statistically significant differences between two or more groups of an independent variable on a continuous or ordinal dependent variable.

Kruskal-Wallis Test

An approach that is not based on parameter-specific criteria to determine if samples are from the same distribution.

Significance Level

The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis in a statistical test when it is actually true; commonly denoted by alpha.