Metabolism

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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that convert food into energy.

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Why is digestion important for cellular energy production?

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Digestion breaks down food into smaller molecules that can enter cells and be used for energy.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, formed when proteins are broken down during digestion.

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What role do glucose molecules play in cellular respiration?

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Glucose molecules are broken down during cellular respiration to release energy for the cell.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What happens if the digestive system is not functioning properly?

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If the digestive system is not working, food molecules may not be broken down enough to enter cells, leading to energy shortages.

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What is the relationship between food and energy in the body?

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Food provides the necessary molecules that cells need to produce energy through metabolism.

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What is the function of proteins in the body?

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Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues, and they also play a role in metabolic processes.

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What is diabetes?

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Diabetes is a medical condition where the body cannot properly use insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.

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What are the two main types of metabolism?

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The two main types of metabolism are catabolism (breaking down molecules for energy) and anabolism (building up molecules for growth and repair).