Metabolism Vocab. Quiz Part 1

Molecules that are the building blocks of proteins...

• Amino acids
• Nucleotides
• Fatty acids
• Carbohydrates

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A proposed answer to a question about the natural world...

• Observation
• Claim

• Fact
• Theory

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The process of making clear how your evidence supports your claim...

• Excuse

• Choice

• Prediction

• Reasoning

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Respiratory System

• The respiratory system produces hormones for growth.
• The respiratory system circulates blood throughout the body.
• The respiratory system takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide

• The respiratory system is responsible for digestion.

Oxygen...

• Oxygen is a molecule that organisms get from the air or water around them and use to release energy

• Oxygen is primarily found in solid form.
• Oxygen is not necessary for cellular respiration.
• Oxygen is a toxic gas for humans.

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A group of atoms joined together in a particular way

• Molecules

• Element
• Compound
• Atom

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The body’s use of molecules for energy and growth

• Respiration
• Digestion
• Photosynthesis
• Metabolism

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

• glucose
• starch
• fructose
• sucrose

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The body system that transports molecules to and from all cells of the body

• Circulatory system
• Nervous system
• Digestive system
• Respiratory system

Digestive System

• The digestive system is responsible for breathing.
• The digestive system only includes the stomach.
• The digestive system does not involve the intestines.
• The digestive system takes in food and breaks it down

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