A starch must first be broken down into simpler substances so these can enter the cell. What are the smaller components that move into the cell from the breakdown of starch called?

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Question 2 options:

sugars

disaccharides

fats

amino acids

Answer 1

The smaller components that result from the breakdown of starch and can enter the cell are called sugars. Specifically, starch is broken down into glucose molecules, which are simple sugars. Therefore, the correct answer is:

sugars