Metabolism Flashcard

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True or False: The Oxygen Molecule needs to be broken down to enter a cell.

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False

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

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metabolism

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What is a type of energy storage molecule made of many glucose molecules connected together?

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starch

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Cellular respiration, the chemical reaction needed to release energy into cells needs which molecules as inputs?

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glucose and oxygen

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Anemia and asthma are two medical conditions that can keep the bodies cells from getting enough:

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oxygen

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What is metabolism?

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The process by which the body converts food into energy and building blocks for growth.

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What is cellular respiration?

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A chemical process that converts glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What role does glucose play in metabolism?

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Glucose is a primary source of energy for the body's cells.

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What is starch?

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A complex carbohydrate made of many glucose units, used for energy storage in plants.

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What is the importance of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is required to help convert glucose into usable energy.