Metabalolism Flashcards
1
Q
What is metabolism?
A
The sum of all the reactions happening in the cell or the body
2
Q
Metabolism reactions for plants?
A
1.Glucose to starch (for storage)
2.Glucose to cellulose
3. Glucose and nitrates = amino acids to proteins
3
Q
Metabolic reaction for animal and plants
A
Glycerol and fatty acids = lipid molecules
4
Q
Metabolic reactions for animals
A
Excess amino acids to urea to urine