Metabolism Chapters 1 and 2 Assessment

Front

Starch breaks down into__________.

Back

glucose

Front

A functioning human body needs these molecule(s):

Back

oxygen, amino acids, oxygen

Front

A molecule is_____________.

Back

a group of atoms joined together in certain way

Front

Which list contains protein-rich foods:

Back

beans, meat, and eggs

Front

If there is low glucose in the digestive system, that is a sign that...

Back

the digestive system is not breaking down food properly

Front

What is metabolism?

Back

The process by which the body converts food into energy.

Front

What are the two main types of metabolism?

Back

Catabolism and Anabolism.

Front

What is catabolism?

Back

The breakdown of molecules to obtain energy.

Front

What is anabolism?

Back

The synthesis of all compounds needed by the cells.

Front

Why do we need oxygen in our body?

Back

Oxygen is essential for cellular respiration, which produces energy.