Metabolism (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Definition of metabolism
Definition of metabolism
All chemical reactions in cells and body
Simplest carbohydrate
Simplest carbohydrate
Glucose
Glycogen storage location
Glycogen storage location
Muscles and liver
Function of starch
Function of starch
How plants store energy
Function of cellulose
Function of cellulose
Gives plant cell walls strength
Enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates
Enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates
Amylase
Main functions of lipids
Main functions of lipids
Energy storage and insulation
Structure of a lipid molecule
Structure of a lipid molecule
One glycerol + three fatty acids
Energy storage: lipids vs carbohydrates
Energy storage: lipids vs carbohydrates
Lipids store more energy per gram
Enzyme that breaks down lipids
Enzyme that breaks down lipids
Lipase
Building blocks of proteins
Building blocks of proteins
Amino acids
Enzyme that breaks down proteins
Enzyme that breaks down proteins
Protease
Liver function: lactic acid conversion
Liver function: lactic acid conversion
Converts lactic acid to glucose
Liver function: excess glucose
Liver function: excess glucose
Converts excess glucose to glycogen
Liver function: amino acid processing
Liver function: amino acid processing
Converts excess amino acids to ammonia, then urea