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1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.
3/5 - Standard multi-step
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4/5 - Hard exam skill
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5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
A nutrition note compares three glucose-based polymers. Polymer A is the main storage carbohydrate in plants. Polymer B is the structural material of plant cell walls and behaves as dietary fibre for humans. Polymer C is a highly branched storage carbohydrate in animals.
Total: 4 marks
(a) Identify A. (1 mark)
(b) Identify B. (1 mark)
(c) Identify C. (1 mark)
(d) Why is B not a good source of glucose calories for humans? (1 mark)
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