Metabolism Flashcard 1 (Amplify)

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What is oxygen?

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A molecule that organisms get from the air or water around them and use to release energy.

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Which body system transports glucose, oxygen, and amino acid molecules to every cell in the body?

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Circulatory system.

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What is evidence in scientific terms?

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Information about the natural world that is used to support or go against (refute) a claim.

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True or False: Cells can only use molecules that are small enough to enter a cell.

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True.

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Which body system brings in oxygen molecules from the air?

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Respiratory system.

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What is metabolism?

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The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that convert food into energy.

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What role do enzymes play in metabolism?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is glucose?

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

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What is the function of the circulatory system?

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To transport nutrients, gases, hormones, blood cells, and waste products throughout the body.

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What is the respiratory system responsible for?

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Bringing oxygen into the body and expelling carbon dioxide.