Metabolism Flashcards
Vocabulary associated with the most important proteins in our bodies, enzymes.
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| 5655316348 | Starch | A polysaccharide. |  | 0 |
| 5655316349 | Glucose | A monosaccharide and the monomer of starch. Found in sweet substances | 1 | |
| 5655317808 | Protein | Used to build muscle, hair, skin and enzymes. |  | 2 |
| 5655317809 | Amino Acid | The monomer of protein. | 3 | |
| 5655320144 | Anabolism | The building up of compounds. Your body builds up muscle and fat. |  | 4 |
| 5655320145 | Catabolism | The breaking down of compounds. Your digestive system breaks down food. |  | 5 |
| 5655321532 | Lipid | Used to store energy. |  | 6 |
| 5655323417 | Food | Something that provides nutrients for a specific job in the body. Your body would lose function without it. | 7 | |
| 5655323418 | Electrolyte | A charged atom that allows for muscle movement and nerve impulses. |  | 8 |
| 5659087916 | Preservative | A chemical added to food for shelf life and for flavor. | 9 | |
| 5659097896 | Vegetarian | No meat products. |  | 10 |