Amplify - Metabolism Unit Review

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the chemical reaction that converts glucose and oxygen into ATP energy, water, and carbon dioxide.

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What happens if the digestive system isn't working properly?

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If the digestive system isn't working properly, your cells would not get enough molecules from food.

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Which molecule is essential for cells to produce energy?

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Glucose is needed by cells in order to make energy.

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What is required for normal exercise?

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For normal exercise, glucose and oxygen need to react to release energy.

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What molecules are necessary for cellular respiration?

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Glucose and oxygen are required to perform cellular respiration.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.

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What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is used in cellular respiration to help convert glucose into ATP energy.

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What is the byproduct of cellular respiration?

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The byproducts of cellular respiration are water and carbon dioxide.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen.

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How do cells obtain glucose?

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Cells obtain glucose primarily from the food we eat, especially carbohydrates.