Amplify Metabolism

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What happens to food after it is broken down in the digestive system?

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It goes into the circulatory system.

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Where do amino acids primarily come from?

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Amino acids primarily come from meat.

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Which foods provide amino acids?

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Bacon, ham, and fish all provide amino acids.

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What was the purpose of the Ziplock bag activity with white powders and a red liquid?

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To observe a chemical reaction.

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What is the ability to make things move or change called?

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Energy.

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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy.

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What role does the circulatory system play in metabolism?

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The circulatory system transports nutrients and oxygen to cells for metabolism.

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What are the two main types of metabolism?

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Anabolism (building up) and catabolism (breaking down).

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What is an example of an anabolic process?

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Protein synthesis is an example of an anabolic process.

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