SBI4U Metabolic Processes

a group of atoms joined together in a particular way

• molecule

• glycemic index

• cell

• metabolism

Which molecules enter cells and are needed for healthy cells to function properly? Select all that apply.

• oxygen

• glucose

• fiber

• amino acids

• carbon dioxide

Which molecules need to be broken down before entering the cell? Choose all that apply.

• starch

• amino acids

• glucose

• proteins

What do carbohydrates (like starch) get broken down into?

• proteins

• glucose

• amino acids

• oxygen

What do proteins get broken down into?

• glucose

• starch

• oxygen

• amino acids

Which of the following are our metabolic needs? Select all that apply.

• Need to grow and repair cells

• Need to sleep

• Need for energy

• Need to exercise

What can we do to meet our metabolic need to grow and repair our cells?

• Eat protein

• Eat carbohydrates (like starch)

• Drink water

• Drink gatorade

What can we do to meet our metabolic need to get energy?

• Eat protein

• Eat carbohydrates (like starch)

• Drink water

• Drink gatorade

Which ingredient(s) contain mostly protein? Select all that apply.

• Pumpkin seeds

• Puffed rice

• Nutritional yeast

• Prunes

Which ingredient(s) contain mostly carbohydrates (like starch)? Select all that apply.

• Pumpkin seeds

• Puffed rice

• Nutritional yeast

• Prunes