Metabolism of which of the following molecules results in the greatest net usable energy per gram?
(A) A triglyceride
(B) A tripeptide
(C) An alpha-linked disaccharide
(D) A beta-linked disaccharide
(E) An anabolic steroid
Ans:A
A fundamental difference between plants and animals concerns the ability to
(A) break down carbohydrates
(B) fix\( CO_2\)
(C) adapt to appropriate environments
(D) carryon respiration
(E) resist diseases
Ans:B