Metabolism Unit Vocabulary Amplify Science Grade 6

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What is the function of the Circulatory System?

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The body system that transports molecules to and from all cells of the body.

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What is the primary role of the Respiratory System?

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The body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide.

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What is Glucose and its significance in metabolism?

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A molecule that organisms can use to release energy and that is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.

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How do organisms utilize Oxygen?

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A molecule that organisms get from the air or water around them and use to release energy.

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What are Amino Acids?

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Molecules that are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is Metabolism?

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The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that convert food into energy.

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What is the role of enzymes in metabolism?

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Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body, facilitating metabolism.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen to produce energy, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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The products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide, water, and energy (ATP).

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What is the importance of proteins in the body?

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Proteins are essential for growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues, and they play a role in metabolic processes.