Metabolism Engineering Internship 7th Grade

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What are the metabolic needs that food provides?

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Carbohydrates and proteins necessary for energy, cellular growth, and repair.

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What is protein broken down into in the body?

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Amino acids, which are used in the cells for growth and repair.

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What is the process of modifying a design based on evaluated results called?

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Iteration.

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What does the glycemic index measure?

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The rate at which carbohydrates break down.

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What are the two main metabolic needs for survival?

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Energy and cellular growth and repair.

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Define metabolism.

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The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that convert food into energy.

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What role do carbohydrates play in metabolism?

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They provide energy for the body.

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What are amino acids?

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The building blocks of proteins, essential for growth and repair.

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What is the importance of iteration in design processes?

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It allows for continuous improvement and testing of designs.

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How do different foods affect blood sugar levels?

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Foods with different glycemic indices affect the speed at which blood sugar rises.