Metabolism Amplify Vocabulary

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What is the body system that transports molecules to and from all cells of the body?

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Circulatory system.

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What is a molecule that organisms can use to release energy, made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms?

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Glucose.

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What is a type of energy storage molecule made of many glucose molecules connected together?

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Starch.

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What is a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole?

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System.

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What are the molecules that are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy?

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Cellular respiration.

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What is the term for the chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life?

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Metabolism.

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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

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To transport nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.

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What is the role of glucose in metabolism?

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It serves as a primary energy source for cells.

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What is starch primarily used for in plants?

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Energy storage.