Metabolism & Nutrition, Part 1

What percentage of the human body is water?

• 64%

• 16%

• 4%

• 1%

What process breaks down molecules and releases energy?

• Photosynthesis

• Catabolism

• Metabolism

• Anabolism

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

What is the primary molecular fuel that cells need to make ATP?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Fatty acids

• Glycerol

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

Which nutrient is primarily responsible for energy storage in adipose tissue?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Minerals

How many essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body?

• 3

• 20

• 9

• 5