Metabolism Vocabulary

Front

What do our cells need to exercise or perform an activity?

Back

Molecules from both food and air.

Front

What is the body’s use of molecules for energy and growth called?

Back

Metabolism.

Front

What body part needs molecules for metabolism?

Back

Cells.

Front

Which body system transports molecules to and from all cells of the body?

Back

Circulatory system.

Front

What is more important for the body to work properly, molecules from food or molecules from air?

Back

Molecules from food and air are both equally important.

Front

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

Back

Cellular respiration.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins that are essential for metabolism?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for our cells?

Back

Glucose.

Front

Which system is responsible for breaking down food into molecules for metabolism?

Back

Digestive system.

Front

What gas do our cells need for cellular respiration?

Back

Oxygen.