Amplify * Metabolism Chapter 1 [Molecules Needed by the Cells]

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What are protein-rich foods?

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Foods that contain a high amount of protein, such as beans, meat, and eggs.

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What is the main reason Elisa's mom took her to the hospital?

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Elisa was tired all of the time.

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What molecule do we get by breaking down foods that contain starch?

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Glucose.

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What three molecules does the body use for energy and growth?

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Oxygen, glucose, and amino acids.

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Which foods contain starch?

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Fruits, vegetables, and grains.

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Define metabolism.

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Metabolism is the process by which the body converts food into energy and uses it for growth and maintenance.

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What is glucose?

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A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms.

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What role do amino acids play in the body?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, essential for growth and repair.

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What is the function of oxygen in metabolism?

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Oxygen is used in the process of cellular respiration to help convert glucose into energy.

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List three sources of carbohydrates.

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Fruits, vegetables, and grains.