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Amino acids
Building blocks of protein
Active transport
Requires energy. Move molecules from low to high concentrations.
Antioxidants
Protect from free radicals
Carbohydrates
Organic compound used for immediate energy
Coenzymes
Molecule that helps enzymes
Complete proteins
Foods that contain all amino acids a person needs
Dehydration
A decrease below the body’s required water level
Diffusion
Movement of water from high to low concentrations
Endscytosis
Foods or water entering the cell
Equilibrium
Stable cell equal salt and water
Essential amino acids
Can’t be synthesized. Needed in body’s
Essential fatty acids
Fatty acids your body needs but can’t synthesize
Exocytosis
Solids or liquids leaving a cell
Facilitated diffusion
Transport of hydrophilic and charged molecules through the membrane
Fat
Organic compound that store energy
Fat functions
Stored energy insulates body and cushions muscles
Fat soluble vitamins
Won’t dissolve in water. Stored in oily gel caps.
Folic acid
Dark green veggies. Required for many enzymes
Free radicals
Highly reactive molecule that damages the body’s cells