Biology HW; Numbers mean how many letters are in the word?

Question

1. the main function of carbohydrate in the body is to provide _____ (6)

2. _____ is produced by the pancreas when blood glucose levels are high (7)

3. _____ is produced by the pancreas when blood glucose levels are low (8)

4. production of new glucose from protein (15)

5. excess glucose may be stored in the liver or muscle as _____ (8)

6. _____ will reduce the glycemic response (5)

7. to generate energy; glucose is metabolized through _____ _____ to produce carbon dioxide, water and energy in the form of ATP. (8,11)

8. _____ starch will have a high glycemic index. (7)

9. immediately after a meal, blood glucose levels will _____ (8)

10. a ranking of how specific food affect blood glucose compared with the response of a reference food of similar carbohydrate content is called the _____ _____ (8,5)

11. hours after a meal, blood glucose levels will _____ (8)

12. fruits and legumes tend to have a _____ glycemic index (3)

13. the body may use surplus glucose to synthesize _____

Answer 1

1. energy

2. insulin

3. glucagon

4. photosynthesis (not sure)

5. glycogen

6. fiber (not sure)

7. cellular respiration

8.

9. increase

10. glycemic index

11. decrease

12. low

13. fat, adipose tissue? (you didn't put the # of letters)