Metabolism Amplify Vocabulary

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What is starch?

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A type of energy storage molecule made of many glucose molecules connected together.

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What is the respiratory system?

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

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What is the digestive system?

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The body system that takes in food and breaks it down.

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What are proteins?

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A category of large molecules that perform important functions inside living things.

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What is metabolism?

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The body's use of molecules for energy and growth.

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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 is the circulatory system?

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The body system that transports blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

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What is energy storage?

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The process of capturing and storing energy for later use.

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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, aiding in metabolism.