Amplify - Metabolism Chapter 2

Front

Which system takes food into the body?

Back

The digestive system is responsible for taking food into the body and breaking it down into nutrients.

Front

Which molecules don't need to be broken down?

Back

Oxygen is a molecule that can be used by the body without needing to be broken down.

Front

The intestines break starch into ____________.

Back

The intestines break starch into glucose, which is a simple sugar used for energy.

Front

The intestines break protein down into ____________.

Back

The intestines break protein down into amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.

Front

A group of atoms joined together by bonds is called ____________.

Back

A group of atoms joined together by bonds is called molecules.

Front

What is metabolism?

Back

Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that convert food into energy.

Front

What is the role of the circulatory system in metabolism?

Back

The circulatory system transports nutrients and oxygen to cells and removes waste products.

Front

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Back

The primary function of the digestive system is to break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.

Front

What are amino acids?

Back

Amino acids are organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are essential for various bodily functions.

Front

What is glucose?

Back

Glucose is a simple sugar that is an important energy source for the body.