Metabolism Review

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What is energy?

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The ability to make things move or change.

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What THREE molecules do cells NEED?

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Oxygen, amino acids, and glucose.

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What is starch?

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A type of energy storage molecule made of many glucose molecules connected together.

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What are proteins?

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A category of large molecules that perform important functions inside living things.

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What happens when a person has asthma?

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Their respiratory system is not able to bring the necessary amounts of oxygen that the cells need.

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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 does glucose play in metabolism?

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Glucose is a primary energy source for cells.

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What is the function of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is used to help convert glucose into energy.

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What are amino acids?

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Building blocks of proteins that are essential for growth and repair.

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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.