FLASHCARD 9_CHAPTER QUIZ Metabolism

Front

Food is broken down in a series of chemical __________.

Back

Reactions

Front

Matter is conserved because ___________ are conserved in chemical reactions.

Back

Atoms

Front

During cellular respiration, __________is used to release energy.

Back

Oxygen

Front

New molecules support ___________ as they are formed.

Back

Growth

Front

The process of rearranging molecules helps to release _________.

Back

Energy

Front

What is the main purpose of breaking down food molecules in organisms?

Back

To release energy and support growth

Front

Which of the following is a byproduct of cellular respiration? Water, Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, Sunlight

Back

Carbon dioxide

Front

What happens to atoms during chemical reactions in organisms?

Back

They are rearranged.

Front

Which process involves the release of stored energy in plants and animals? Options: Photosynthesis, Cellular respiration, Digestion, Evaporation

Back

Cellular respiration

Front

Which molecules are primarily involved in the chemical reactions of cellular respiration? Options: Proteins and fats, Carbon dioxide and water, Oxygen and glucose, Hydrogen and nitrogen

Back

Oxygen and glucose