Metabolism Flashcard 1 (Amplify)

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What is cellular respiration?

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The chemical reaction between oxygen and glucose that releases energy into cells.

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Which body system is responsible for transporting glucose, oxygen, and amino acids to every cell in the body?

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Circulatory system.

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What is glucose?

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A molecule that organisms can use to release energy, made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.

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What is the function of the digestive system?

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To bring in food and break it down into smaller molecules, such as glucose and amino acids.

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True or False: Cells can only use molecules that are small enough to enter a cell.

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True.

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What is metabolism?

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The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms, including cellular respiration.

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What role does oxygen play in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is a reactant that helps convert glucose into energy.

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What are amino acids?

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Molecules that are the building blocks of proteins.

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How do cells obtain energy from glucose?

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Through the process of cellular respiration, where glucose is broken down with oxygen to release energy.

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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

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To transport nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.