BioPhysics A - Unit 2 Sloma Review and practice!

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What is Water?

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Water is a molecule composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H2O).

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Is it POSSIBLE or IMPOSSIBLE for the atoms in fat to leave a person's body after weight loss?

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POSSIBLE. The atoms in fat can be released as carbon dioxide and water during metabolism.

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What process involves the rearrangement of atoms from food to create new molecules in cells?

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Biosynthesis.

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What is Nitrogen?

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Nitrogen is a molecule that consists of two nitrogen atoms (N2) and is essential for life.

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Where does the oxygen go after a scuba diver breathes it in?

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Oxygen molecules move from the lungs into the bloodstream and are pumped to all body cells.

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What is an Atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What is a Molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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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, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is Digestion?

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Digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.

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What is the role of oxygen in the human body?

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Oxygen is essential for cellular respiration, providing energy for cells.