B9 Flashcards
1
Q
What is metabolism
A
Metabolism is all the chemical reactions that happen in the body
2
Q
What are the 5 key reactions in metabolism
A
Making lipids
Making protiens
Respiration
Glucose + nitrate -> protiens (in plants)
Coversion of glucose to glycogen, starch and cellulose
3
Q
Fatty acids + glycerol=
A
Lipids
4
Q
Glycogen made from
A
Glucose
5
Q
Broken down amino acids is
A
Urea
6
Q
Glucose + nitrate =
A
Amino acids
7
Q
Glucose + nitrate (In a plant!)=
A
Protiens