Metabolism

the body's use of molecules for energy and growth

• system

• starch

• metabolism

• protein

a group of atoms joined together in a particular way

• molecule

• system

• cell

• metabolism

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

• proteins

• glucose

• amino acids

• oxygen

Which is the definition for amino acids?

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

• molecules that are the building blocks of proteins

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

• a type of energy storage molecule made of many glucose molecules connected together

Which is the definition for glucose?

• molecules that are the building blocks of proteins

• a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole

• the body's use of molecules for energy and growth

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

A system is...

• a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole.

• a category of large molecules that perform important functions inside living things.

• a group of atoms joined together in a particular way.

• the ability to make things move or change.

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

• oxygen

• respiratory system

• digestive system

• circulatory system

the body system that takes in food and breaks it down

• stomach

• circulatory system

• digestive system

• respiratory system

The job of the respiratory system is to...

• take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide

• take in food and break it down

• transport molecules to and from all cells of the body

• make things move or change

Which molecules need to be broken down before entering the cell? Choose all that apply.

• starch

• amino acids

• glucose

• proteins