Biological Molecules EOC Review

Please answer the questions below while viewing the video here.

(video can be found on youtube by TED-ED and titled "

How do carbohydrates impact your health? - Richard J. Wood")

1. Explain how the consumption of sugar affects your blood sugar
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2. Identify the enzyme necessary to break down polysaccharides.

3. Provide examples of food that have high, medium, and low glycemic index.

4. Explain the function of insulin and identify the organ responsible for producing insulin.

5. Define insulin sensitivity and explain how a mutation in amylase affects your blood sugar.

6. Explain how an individual can develop insulin resistance.