How Food Becomes Part of You

What is the primary role of starches in the body according to the passage?

• To form muscle tissue

• To release energy

• To protect organs

• To keep the body warm

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Which process is described as similar to burning in the passage?

• Protein synthesis

• Cellular respiration

• Fat storage

• Digestion

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How do amino acids contribute to the body's growth according to the passage?

• By releasing energy

• By forming proteins

• By protecting organs

• By keeping the body warm

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What happens to the atoms in the food you eat, as described in the passage?

• They are destroyed and replaced

• They are rearranged into new substances or become waste

• They remain unchanged in the body

• They are converted into oxygen

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According to the passage, what is the role of fat molecules in the body?

• To form muscle tissue

• To release energy and protect organs

• To break down starches

• To create amino acids

What is the significance of chemical reactions in the body as mentioned in the passage?

• They destroy food molecules

• They allow the body to use food for energy and growth

• They prevent the body from growing

• They convert food into waste

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Which of the following is NOT a category of molecules that the body can use, according to the passage?

• Starches

• Amino acids

• Fats

• Vitamins

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What happens to food molecules as soon as they enter the mouth, based on the passage?

• They are stored as fat

• They start breaking down

• They are converted into oxygen

• They remain unchanged

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How do chemical reactions contribute to a growth spurt, as explained in the passage?

• By destroying old cells

• By rearranging food molecules into new cells

• By converting food into waste

• By stopping energy release

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What is the relationship between atoms and molecules in the context of food digestion, as described in the passage?

• Atoms are destroyed to form new molecules

• Atoms are rearranged to form different molecules

• Molecules are converted into atoms

• Atoms remain unchanged and separate from molecules

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