Metabolism Unit Vocabulary Amplify Science Grade 6

Homeostasis

• The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

• The process by which organisms adapt to their environment over time.

• The mechanism by which organisms reproduce and pass on their genes.

• The ability of an organism to grow and develop in response to environmental stimuli.

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Metabolism

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

• the process of breathing and circulation.

• the breakdown of food into nutrients only.

• the storage of energy in fat cells.

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Oxygen

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

• A type of gas that is produced by plants during photosynthesis.

• A liquid that is essential for all living organisms.

• A solid element found in the Earth's crust.

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Glucose

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

• A type of protein that helps in muscle contraction.

• A fat molecule that stores energy in the body.

• A vitamin that is essential for vision.

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Photosynthesis

• The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

• A method used by animals to convert food into energy.

• The process of breaking down glucose to release energy.

• A technique for growing plants in water without soil.

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Enzyme

• A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.

• A type of carbohydrate that provides energy.

• A lipid that stores energy in cells.

• A nucleic acid that carries genetic information.

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System

• A collection of unrelated items.

• A set of interacting parts forming a complex whole.

• A single component working in isolation.

• An unorganized group of elements.

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Nutrient

• A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

• A type of exercise that builds muscle strength.

• A chemical compound that is harmful to health.

• A process of converting food into energy.

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Cellular Respiration

• The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

• The process of photosynthesis in plants.

• The breakdown of proteins into amino acids.

• The conversion of sunlight into chemical energy.

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Respiratory System

• The body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide.

• The body system responsible for digestion and nutrient absorption.

• The body system that circulates blood throughout the body.

• The body system that protects against infections and diseases.