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Metabolism
The study of cells and how they break down into energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Metabolism | The body's use of molecules for energy and growth |
| Molecule | A group of atoms joined together in a particular way |
| Amino Acid | Molecules that are the building blocks of proteins |
| Glucose | A molecule that organisms can use to release energy, and that is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms |
| Oxygen | A molecule that organisms get from the air or water around them and use to release energy |
| System | A set of interacting parts forming a complex whole |
| Circulatory System | The body system that transports molecules to and from all cells of the body |
| Respiratory System | The body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide |
| Digestive System | The body system that takes in food and breaks it down |
| Cellular Respiration | The chemical reaction between oxygen and glucose that releases energy into cells |