Metabolism Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| Adenosine Triphosphate | molecules used to carry and transfer energy in living cells. |
| Anabolism | the combining of molecules during chemical processes in order to build the materials of living tissue. |
| Basal Metabolic Rate | a measure of heat given off per time unit; expresses the amount of energy used by the body at rest to maintain automatic, life supporting processes. |
| Basal Metabolism | energy used by the body at rest to maintain automatic, life-supporting processes. |
| Catabolism | the process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones during chemical reactions. |
| Cytoplasm | a colloidal substance consisting of organic and inorganic substances, including proteins and water found in the living cell. |
| Glycogen | the form of carbohydrates stored in the muscles. |
| Homeostasis | a healthy and relatively constant internal environment within the body. |
| Lactic Acid | a waste product formed when carbohydrates are not completely metabolized. |
| Membranes | thin layers of tissues that wall in the cytoplasm of cells. |
| Metabolism | the process by which living cells use the nutrients in many chemical reactions that provide energy for vital processes and activities. |
| Metabolic Rate | how fast the chemical processes of metabolism take place. |
| Osmosis | the movement of fluid through a semipermeable cell membrane to create an equal concentration of solute on both sides of the membrane. |
| Semipermeable | allowing varying amounts of certain substances to pass through, as with a membrane. |
| Voluntary Activities | conscious and deliberate actions that burn energy in the body. |
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