Question

1. which ingredient provides structure in baked goods?* sugar flour fat leavening agent

Explanation:

Flour contains gluten. When flour is mixed with liquid and kneaded, gluten forms a network. This network gives structure to baked goods as it traps gases produced during baking (e.g., from leavening agents). Sugar mainly adds sweetness and can affect texture (e.g., making things more tender), fat makes baked goods tender and rich, and leavening agents (like baking powder or yeast) produce gases to make baked goods rise.

Answer:

Flour