16 questions
the body's use of molecules for energy and growth
system
starch
metabolism
protein
a group of atoms joined together in a particular way
molecule
system
cell
metabolism
a molecule that organisms get from the air or water around them and use to release energy
proteins
glucose
amino acids
oxygen
Which is the definition for amino acids?
a molecule that organisms get from the air or water around them and use to release energy
molecules that are the building blocks of proteins
a molecule that organisms can use to release energy, and that is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms
a type of energy storage molecule made of many glucose molecules connected together
Which is the definition for glucose?
molecules that are the building blocks of proteins
a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole
the body's use of molecules for energy and growth
a molecule that organisms can use to release energy, and that is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms
A system is...
a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole.
a category of large molecules that perform important functions inside living things.
a group of atoms joined together in a particular way.
the ability to make things move or change.
the body system that transports molecules to and from all cells of the body
oxygen
respiratory system
digestive system
circulatory system
the body system that takes in food and breaks it down
stomach
circulatory system
digestive system
respiratory system
The job of the respiratory system is to...
take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide
take in food and break it down
transport molecules to and from all cells of the body
make things move or change
Which molecules need to be broken down before entering the cell? Choose all that apply.
starch
amino acids
glucose
proteins
Which molecule does not need to be broken down before entering the cell?
proteins
starch
oxygen
What does starch get broken down into?
proteins
glucose
amino acids
oxygen
What do proteins get broken down into?
glucose
starch
oxygen
amino acids
Why can't proteins and starch enter the cell? Choose all that apply.
They are too big.
They need to get broken down into amino acids and glucose first.
They are too small.
They can enter the cell just the way they are.
How do we get proteins and starch into our bodies?
by drinking lots of water
by eating certain foods
by breathing in air
by releasing energy
a proposed answer to a question about the natural world
evidence
reasoning
claim
prediction