Metabolism Chapter 1 (Amplify)

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What does a functioning human body need to survive?

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A functioning human body needs oxygen, amino acids, and glucose.

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What are the building blocks of protein?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of protein.

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True or False: Starch and protein can be found throughout the body.

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False

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True or False: All body systems must work together for a healthy human body.

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True

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What is a molecule that organisms get from the air or water to release energy?

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Oxygen is the molecule that organisms use to release energy.

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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.

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What role do amino acids play in the body?

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Amino acids are used to build proteins, which are essential for growth and repair.

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What is the primary source of energy for the human body?

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Glucose is the primary source of energy for the human body.

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How do oxygen and glucose relate to cellular respiration?

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Oxygen and glucose are used in cellular respiration to produce energy (ATP) for the body.

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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.