Metabolism Critical Juncture

A group of atoms joined together in a particular way.

• Cell

• Molecules

• System

• Metabolism

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

• Amino Acid

• Oxygen

• System

• Glucose

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

• nitrogen

• carbon dioxide

• hydrogen

• oxygen

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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These Molecules are the building blocks of proteins.

• Glucose

• amino acids

• Enzyme

• Elastin

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

 A functioning human body has molecules from food and air. What are these molecules?

• Glucose

• Amino acids

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

In the digestive system, starch is broken into

(a)  

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

In the digestive system protein is broken into

(a)  

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

The digestive system brings in food and breaks it down into smaller molecules, such as glucose and amino acids, that can fit into cells. Why is this necessary for cell function and cellular respiration?

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What molecules does the circulatory system transport?

• glucose

• oxygen

• amino acids

• carbon dioxide

Using the attached image explain what is incorrect in the small intestine?

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