Metabolism Vocab Ch. 1-2

Front

The body's use of molecules for energy and growth

Back

metabolism

Front

A molecule is a group of atoms joined in a ______ way.

Back

particular

Front

A molecule from air or water used to release energy.

Back

oxygen

Front

Amino acids are the building blocks of ____.

Back

proteins

Front

Cells can only use molecules that are small enough to ____ a cell.

Back

enter

Front

A functioning human body has molecules from food (oxygen and amino acids) and molecules from air (glucose) in its cells.

Back

False

Front

The _____ system brings in oxygen molecules from the air, which fit into cells.

Back

respiratory

Front

The _____ system breaks down food into smaller molecules like glucose and amino acids.

Back

digestive

Front

The circulatory system transports glucose, oxygen, and amino acids to every cell.

Back

circulatory

Front

A set of interacting parts forming a complex whole

Back

system