Metabolism Practice Test

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What molecules does a functioning human body obtain from food?

Back

Glucose and amino acids.

Front

Which system brings in food and breaks it down into smaller molecules?

Back

Digestive system.

Front

Which system brings in oxygen molecules from the air?

Back

Respiratory system.

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What molecules do body systems deliver to the cells in the body?

Back

Glucose, oxygen, and amino acids.

Front

What do cells use to grow and repair themselves?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is metabolism?

Back

The process by which the body converts food into energy.

Front

What role do enzymes play in metabolism?

Back

Enzymes speed up chemical reactions in the body.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for the body?

Back

Glucose.

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What are amino acids used for in the body?

Back

To build proteins.

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What is the function of the circulatory system in metabolism?

Back

To transport nutrients and oxygen to cells.