molecules made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen that are the building blocks of proteins.
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amylase
an enzyme that speeds up the digestion of starch into sugars
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carbohydrates
molecules that contain only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. they provide the energy for the metabolism and are found in foods such as rice, potatoes, and bread
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digestive system
an organ system where food is digested and absorbed
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enzymes
biological catalysts, usually proteins
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fatty acids
part of the structure of a lipid molecule
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Card 2
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an enzyme that speeds up the digestion of starch into sugars
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amylase
Card 3
Front
molecules that contain only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. they provide the energy for the metabolism and are found in foods such as rice, potatoes, and bread
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Card 4
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an organ system where food is digested and absorbed
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