Metabolism

Which of these molecules is NOT needed by our cells to make energy?

• Amino Acids

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Sucrose

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Why would it be a problem for your cells to make energy if your digestive system isn't working properly?

• Cells need to breathe

• The molecules will not be broken down small enough to enter cells

• The amino acids would get lost

• There would be oxygen loss

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MS-LS1-3

The circulatory system is the system in which our ______ circulates

• Blood

• Liver

• Lungs

• Tissues

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MS-LS1_3

Our respiratory system is responsible for delivering ______ molecules to the red blood cells

• Amino Acids

• Oxygen

• Water

• Glucose

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MS-LS1-3

Protein molecules break down into _____

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Water

• Amino Acids

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MS-LS1_3

Where does digestion begin?

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Esophagus

• Small intestine

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MS-LS1-2

Rosa eats a meal bowl of spaghetti for dinner. Noodles are made of starch and the beef contains protein. What molecules is her body getting from this meal and the air she breathes?

• Protein, Starch, Air

• Nucleic Acid, Water

• Amino Acid, Glucose, Oxygen

• Carbohydrate, oxygen

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MS-LS1_3

Even if your oxygen and amino acids are at normal levels, what else do your cells need to make energy?

• starch molecules

• atoms

• protein molecules

• glucose molecules

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MS-LS1-3

If a person is breathing normally but still having difficulty exercising, what could be wrong?

• The person is not getting enough sleep.

• The person is not getting enough food.

• The person is not getting enough exercise.

• The person is not getting enough sunlight.

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MS-LS1-3

metabolism

• the body’s use of molecules for energy and growth
• the chemical reaction between oxygen and glucose that releases energy into cells
• a claim supported by evidence

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MS-LS1-3