Metabolism 1
A category of large molecules that perform important functions inside living things.
Protiens
The body system that transports molecules to and from all cells of the body.
circulatory system
This is the term for how fast metabolism happens.
Metabolic rate.
the ability to make things move or change
energy
This is what is converted to energy by the process of metabolism.
Food!
Enzymes reduce protein to this.
Amino acids.
Enzymes reduce fat to this.
Fatty acids.
Fatty acids, amino acids, and sugars are transported to cells by _________.
Blood/the circulatory system
This is the most common way our body stores excess energy.
Fat
Stored as fat.
Molecules that are the building blocks of proteins.
Amino Acids
a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole
system
a proposed answer to a question about the natural world.
Claim
The process of making clear how your evidence supports your claim.
reasoning
chemical reaction
This is the pancreas' role in metabolism.
Release enzymes that break down food
True or false: a calorie is the measure of how much fat is in a particular food.
False. A calorie is a measure of how much energy a food contains.
True or false: 70% of the calories we need to stay alive are used for sleeping, breathing, and other essential tasks.
True
Does metabolism happen while you sleep?
Yes
A molecule made of oxygen atoms
Carbon Dioxide
What is metabolism?
Chemical reactions within the body that convert food into energy.
Glucose is one kind of ______.
Sugar
The chemical reaction between oxygen and glucose that releases energy into cells
Cellular respiration.