Metabolism (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Definition of metabolism
Definition of metabolism
Sum of all reactions in a cell or the body
Metabolic processes are controlled by
Metabolic processes are controlled by
Enzymes
Energy for metabolism comes from
Energy for metabolism comes from
Respiration
Glucose can be converted to (3 types)
Glucose can be converted to (3 types)
Starch, glycogen, cellulose
Formation of lipid molecule
Formation of lipid molecule
Glycerol + three fatty acid molecules
Glucose + nitrate ions form
Glucose + nitrate ions form
Amino acids
Amino acids are used to form
Amino acids are used to form
Proteins
Urea is formed from breakdown of
Urea is formed from breakdown of
Proteins
Purpose of urea formation
Purpose of urea formation
Excretion
How glucose forms starch, glycogen, cellulose
How glucose forms starch, glycogen, cellulose
Glucose molecules joined together