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8.MS-LS1-7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| protein | a molecule made up of amino acids that is needed to build and repair body structures and regulate body processes |
| carbohydrates | a class of energy-giving nutrients that includes sugars and starches |
| lipids | compounds that can store energy (fats and oils) |
| macromolecule | substance made when a large number of atoms combine |
| digestion | the breaking down of food molecules into usable nutrients |
| nutrients | substances in food that provide energy or help form body tissues and are necessary for life and growth |
| metabolism | the sum of all chemical processes that occur in an organism |
| amino acids | molecules that combine together to make proteins |
| catabolism | breaking down large molecules into smaller ones within an organism and releasing energy |
| anabolism | using energy and small molecules to build larger ones within an organism |
| calorie | a unit of measurement for energy |
| mitochondria | organelles where energy is produced (powerhouse of the cell) |
| glucose | A simple sugar that is an important source of energy |
| cellular respiration | the process by which cells use oxygen to produce energy from food |
| enzyme | a protein that helps a chemical reaction to occur |
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