Metabolism Ch 2 Flashcard

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What is a scientific argument?

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A claim supported by evidence.

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What is a claim in scientific terms?

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A proposed answer to a question about the natural world.

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What is reasoning in the context of scientific arguments?

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The process of making clear how your evidence supports your claim.

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What do cells need to react with glucose to release energy?

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Oxygen molecules.

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Which body system includes the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine?

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Digestive system.

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What is metabolism?

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The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.

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What role do enzymes play in metabolism?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.

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What is the primary function of the digestive system?

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To break down food into nutrients that the body can use.

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What is glucose?

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A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms.