Metabolic Reactions

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What do carbohydrates break down into?

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Sugars

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What system breaks down large food molecules such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into smaller nutrients for the body to absorb?

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Digestive System

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Why do we have fat tissue attached to our bodies?

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Because our bodies can burn it to use as a 'back-up' energy source.

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What enzyme breaks down complex carbohydrates into glucose in the mouth?

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Amylase

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What are the products given off when we burn fat, besides energy?

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CO2 and water

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

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To provide energy.

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What is metabolism?

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The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.

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What role do enzymes play in metabolic reactions?

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They act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.

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What is the main energy currency of the cell?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)