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Amplify Metabolism
Use to study Amplify's Life Science Metabolism Unit!
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| amino acid | molecules that break down from protein |
| circulatory system | transports molecules to and from all cells of the body |
| digestive system | takes in food and breaks it down |
| glucose | a molecule that breaks down from starch. organisms can use to release energy |
| metabolism | a body's use of molecules for energy and growth |
| molecule | different groups of atoms joined together |
| oxygen | a molecule that organisms get from the air to use and release energy |
| protein | breaks down into amino acids. get from food like meat, beans, and eggs |
| respiratory system | takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide (breathing) |
| starch | breaks down into glucose (bread, potatoes, corn) |
| system | separate parts that work together as a whole |
| energy | released during cellular respiration |
| cellular respiration | the chemical reaction between oxygen and glucose that releases energy into cells |