Metabolism Engineering Internship

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What do engineers design?

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Engineers design physical objects and processes that try to solve real-world problems.

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What defines the engineering problem?

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Criteria define the engineering problem.

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What is background research?

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Background research is necessary when solving an engineering problem.

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What are the metabolic needs for survival?

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Metabolic needs for survival are energy and cellular growth and repair.

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What does food provide to meet metabolic needs?

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Food provides carbohydrates and proteins necessary to meet metabolic needs.

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What does the glycemic index measure?

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Glycemic index measures how fast carbohydrates break down into glucose.

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How is protein used in the body?

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Protein is broken down into amino acids in the body, which are used in the cells for growth and repair.

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How are carbohydrates used in the body?

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Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, which is used in the cells for energy.

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What determines the glycemic index of foods?

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Different foods have different glycemic indices, which is the rate of carbohydrates breaking down.

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Why do people have different metabolic needs?

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People’s metabolic needs determine the amount of proteins and carbohydrates they need to consume.