Metabolism Quiz

What do our cells need to do in order to function properly?

• molecules from food

• molecules from the air

• either molecules from food OR from the air

• both molecules from the air AND from our food

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Why can't molecules from our food get into our cells?

• They are too small

• They are too big

What molecules are the building blocks of proteins?

• fiber

• starch

• amino acids

• glucose

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The body system that transports molecules to and from all the cells of the body

• respiratory

• digestive

• circulatory

The body system that takes in food and breaks it down

• respiratory

• digestive

• circulatory

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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

• amino acids

• glucose

• fiber

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

The body's use of molecules for energy and growth

• digestion

• respiration

• metabolism

• circulation

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A group of atoms joined together in a particular way. Water, carbon dioxide and glucose are all examples of these.

• elements

• atoms

• molecules

• amino acids

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A molecule that organisms get from the air or water around them and use to release energy

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• water

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The body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide

• digestive

• circulatory

• respiratory