Metabolism (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Definition of metabolism
Definition of metabolism
Sum of all reactions in a cell or body
Controller of metabolic processes
Controller of metabolic processes
Enzymes
Energy source for metabolism
Energy source for metabolism
Respiration
Glucose joined → 3 storage/structure molecules
Glucose joined → 3 storage/structure molecules
Starch, glycogen, cellulose
Glycerol + 3 fatty acids →
Glycerol + 3 fatty acids →
Lipid molecule
Glucose + nitrate ions →
Glucose + nitrate ions →
Amino acids
Amino acids →
Amino acids →
Proteins
Source of urea
Source of urea
Breakdown of proteins
Purpose of urea production
Purpose of urea production
Excretion of waste
Respiration is an example of
Respiration is an example of
Metabolic reaction