Amplify Science Metabolism Unit Chapter 1 Review

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What is metabolism?

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

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are molecules that are the building blocks of proteins.

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What three molecules does the body use for energy and growth?

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Oxygen, glucose, and amino acids.

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What is the role of oxygen in metabolism?

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Oxygen is a molecule that organisms get from air or water and is used to release energy.

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What is glucose?

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

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Define the term 'energy'.

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change, essential for all biological processes.

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What is the function of proteins in the body?

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Proteins are essential for growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues.

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How do organisms obtain glucose?

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Organisms obtain glucose through the food they eat, particularly from carbohydrates.

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What is the relationship between metabolism and energy?

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Metabolism involves chemical reactions that convert food into energy for the body.

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What is a nutrient?

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A nutrient is a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.