Question

The diagram below shows a carbohydrate.

How does the structure of this carbohydrate support its function in cells?

Question 2 options:

The carbohydrate has lots of oxygen molecules which are unstable so break down quickly in the cell.


The carbohydrate has lots of hydrogen that allows it to form new bonds faster and the cell can use it for energy.


This is starch and comes from plants, so has lots of stored energy that the cells can use later.


The individual monosaccharides in the carbohydrate are easily broken down as a quick source of energy.

Answer 1

The best option that explains how the structure of the carbohydrate supports its function in cells is:

**The individual monosaccharides in the carbohydrate are easily broken down as a quick source of energy.**

This option highlights the key characteristic of carbohydrates, particularly simple sugars (monosaccharides), which can be rapidly utilized by cells to produce energy. While the other options mention aspects related to carbohydrates, they either misrepresent how carbohydrates function or are less directly related to their energy storage and release capabilities.