Metabolism Internship REVIEW

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What are the two groups of people who needed help in the metabolism internship?

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Rescue workers and patients.

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What does the glycemic index measure?

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How fast carbohydrates break down into glucose.

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What is the ability to make things move or change called?

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Energy.

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What may make it difficult or impossible to meet all the criteria for a design project?

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Trade-offs.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the human body?

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To provide energy.

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What is metabolism?

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The process by which the body converts food into energy.

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What are the two main types of metabolism?

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Catabolism and anabolism.

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What is catabolism?

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The breakdown of molecules to obtain energy.

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What is anabolism?

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The synthesis of all compounds needed by the cells.

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What role do enzymes play in metabolism?

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They act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.