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Amplify Metabolism
Use to study Amplify's Life Science Metabolism Unit!
Term | Definition |
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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 |