Metabolism Engineering Vocabulary

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What does 'test user' mean?

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People who test out a product while it is being designed.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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What does 'disaster relief' mean?

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Help, usually food and supplies, it gives to people who have survived.

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What does 'criteria' mean?

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Standards by which something may be judged.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

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What does 'metabolic needs' mean?

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What the body needs to undergo cellular growth, repair, and energy release.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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What is a 'low glycemic index'?

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Carbohydrates break down slower for longer-lasting 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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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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What are carbohydrates?

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Nutrients that provide energy to the body, found in foods like bread and pasta.

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What is cellular growth?

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The process by which cells increase in size and number.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is energy release?

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The process of breaking down food to release energy for bodily functions.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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What is a high glycemic index?

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Carbohydrates that break down quickly, causing a rapid increase in blood sugar.