Metabolism Chapter 1 (Amplify)

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What is the body system that takes in food and breaks it down?

Back

Digestive System

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What is metabolism?

Back

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

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What does protein break down into?

Back

Amino acids.

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What is represented by the color yellow in a cell diagram?

Back

Cell.

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What are the building blocks of protein?

Back

Amino acids.

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What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food into nutrients.

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What are the two main processes of metabolism?

Back

Catabolism (breaking down molecules) and anabolism (building up molecules).

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What is the role of amino acids in the body?

Back

They are used to build proteins.

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What is the difference between catabolism and anabolism?

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Catabolism breaks down molecules for energy, while anabolism builds molecules for growth.

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What is the main source of energy for the body?

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Glucose.