Metabolism Flashcards
Amino acids
Molecules that are the building blocks of proteins
Cellular respiration
The chemical reaction between oxygen and glucose releases energy into the cell
Circulatory system
The body system that transports molecules to and from all cells of the body
Digestive system
The body system that takes in food and breaks it down
Energy
The ability to make things move or change
Glucose
A molecule that organisms can use to release energy,and that is made of carbon,hydrogen and oxygen atoms
metabolism
The body’s use of molecules for energy and growth
Molecule
A group of atoms joined together in a particular way
Oxygen
A molecule that organisms get from the air or water around them and use to release energy
Respiratory System
The body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
