FLASHCARDIZZ U2 Mid Unit Assessment Metabolic Reactions

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What happens to the amount of glucose in a person with metabolic issues compared to a healthy person?

Back

The amount of glucose decreases in both, but decreases more in the person with metabolic issues.

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What do proteins break down into during digestion?

Back

Amino Acids

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What is the process of starch breakdown in a normally functioning digestive system?

Back

Starch is broken down into glucose and protein is broken down into amino acids.

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What is the simplest unit of a chemical compound?

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Molecule

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Where does glucose come from in the digestive system?

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From starch that is broken down in the digestive system.

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What is a metabolic reaction?

Back

A process that converts food into energy and building blocks for growth.

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What are enzymes and their role in metabolic reactions?

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Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the role of glucose in the body?

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Glucose provides energy for cells.

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What are amino acids and why are they important?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, essential for growth and repair.

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What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?

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Simple carbohydrates are sugars that provide quick energy, while complex carbohydrates are made of longer chains of sugar molecules and provide sustained energy.