Answer the following question given this paragraph: 23.4 The Stomach The stomach participates in all digestive activities except ingestion and defecation. It vigorously churns food. It secretes gastric juices that break down food and absorbs certain drugs, including aspirin and some alcohol. The stomach begins the digestion of protein and continues the digestion of carbohydrates and fats. It stores food as an acidic liquid called chyme, and releases it gradually into the small intestine through the pyloric sphincter. Q: What organ participates in all digestive activities except ingestion and defecation? Choices: - small intestine - tongue - large intestine - stomach A:
stomach

Answer the following question given this paragraph: Most living things use glucose for energy. The process in which glucose is made using light energy is photosynthesis. Water and carbon dioxide are needed for this process, and oxygen is produced as a byproduct. Photosynthetic organisms include plants, algae, and some bacteria. Q: What is the term for the process in which glucose is made using light energy? Choices: - glycolysis - hydration - compress - photosynthesis A:
photosynthesis

Answer the following question given this paragraph: Q: What are polymers composed of many sugar building blocks called? Choices: - monosaccarides - monomers - hydrocarbons - polysaccharides A:
polysaccharides