BIOCHEMISTRY
ENZYMES AND METABOLISM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A Not getting enough sunlight, because cells need sunlight to function
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B Not getting enough sleep, because the body only makes energy for exercise while asleep
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C Not eating enough food, because cells need molecules from both food and air to work
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D Nothing, because he would be able to exercise normally as long as his cells are getting molecules from the air
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Detailed explanation-1: -D. nothing, because he would be able to exercise normally as long as his cells are getting molecules from the air.
Detailed explanation-2: -The stomach and small intestines absorb the glucose and then release it into the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, glucose can be used immediately for energy or stored in our bodies, to be used later. However, our bodies need insulin in order to use or store glucose for energy.
Detailed explanation-3: -The oxygen, glucose, and amino acid molecules you get from air and food are the fuel your body needs to function every day. Without these molecules, your cells can’t do what they need to do to keep your body healthy.
Detailed explanation-4: -What is one way doctors will be able to tell whether her body is healthy enough to do all her tasks while she is in the submarine? The doctors could see if her cells are getting the molecules they need from food and air.
Detailed explanation-5: -Why is this a problem for her ability to exercise? Her respiratory system will not be able to break down molecules from air into oxygen. Her cells will not work well when they have low levels of oxygen.