8.L.5.1 and 8.L.5.2

After a person eats, the food is converted into energy by

• muscles.

• tissues.

• bones.

• cells.

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Animal cells obtain energy by

• processing sunlight.

• absorbing nutrients.

• growing.

• dividing.

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How are plant cells and human cells different?

• Human cells need food, but plant cells do not.

• Human cells need energy, but plant cells do not.

• Plant cells make their own food, but human cells do not.

• Plant cells make their own energy, but human cells do not.

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When an organism oxidizes food, some of the energy is lost. Which best explains this loss of energy?

• Energy is released as heat.

• Energy is converted to waste.

• Energy is stored for later use.

• Energy is converted to chemical compounds.

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Which is likely to occur if an individual consumes an abundance of carbohydrates but remains very inactive?

• Less energy is produced, causing fatigue.

• Blood glucose and energy levels are both decreased.

• Blood glucose levels increase, and appetite decreases.

• Extra glucose is stored as body fat, causing weight gain.

Which is needed for breaking down food molecules in cells after digestion has occurred?

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• sodium

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Which is most likely to promote the growth of animals?

• fiber

• water

• oxygen

• protein

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Which habit would most likely lead to increased energy production in cells?

• exercising regularly

• getting plenty of rest

• eating fewer fatty foods

• eating fewer carbohydrates

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Which is best defined by eating a proper amount of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats to help the body function properly?

• exercise

• lifestyle

• respiration

• nutrition

What are the building blocks of proteins

• simple sugars

• amino acids

• nucleic acids

• DNA

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