Understanding Metabolism: Quiz for Kids

What is metabolism?

• The process of breaking down food into energy

• The sum of all chemical reactions in the body

• The process of building up muscles

• The process of breathing

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Which of the following best describes the difference between anabolism and catabolism?

• Anabolism breaks down molecules, while catabolism builds them up

• Anabolism builds up molecules, while catabolism breaks them down

• Both anabolism and catabolism build up molecules

• Both anabolism and catabolism break down molecules

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Why is metabolism important for health?

• It helps in the growth and repair of tissues

• It causes diseases

• It makes you feel tired

• It stops the body from functioning

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How does catabolism contribute to energy production in the body?

• By storing energy in the form of fat

• By breaking down molecules to release energy

• By building new proteins

• By increasing the body's temperature

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What are the two categories of metabolism?

• Gluten and Sucrose
• Catabolic and Anabolic
• Metaphor and Simile
• Glucose and Lactose

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