Metabolism (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What does metabolism refer to?
What does metabolism refer to?
All chemical reactions in cells & body
What is the simplest carbohydrate?
What is the simplest carbohydrate?
Glucose
Where is glycogen stored in the body?
Where is glycogen stored in the body?
Muscles and liver
What is the function of starch in plants?
What is the function of starch in plants?
To store energy in cells
Can humans digest cellulose?
Can humans digest cellulose?
No, most animals cannot digest it
Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates?
Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates?
Amylase
How is a lipid molecule formed?
How is a lipid molecule formed?
One glycerol + three fatty acids
How do lipids compare to carbohydrates for energy storage?
How do lipids compare to carbohydrates for energy storage?
Lipids store more energy per gram
What does lipase break lipids into?
What does lipase break lipids into?
Glycerol and fatty acids
What are proteins made from?
What are proteins made from?
Amino acids
What does the liver do with excess glucose?
What does the liver do with excess glucose?
Converts it to glycogen
What does the liver convert amino acids into?
What does the liver convert amino acids into?
Ammonia, then urea