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Metabolism Flashcards

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What is Metabolism?

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  • Sum of all the chemical reactions that happen in an organism.
  • The chemical reactions in the body’s cells that change food into energy.
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Give some examples of metabolic reactions?

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  • Making amino acids - can then be combined to make proteins.
  • Making lipids
  • Breaking down excess proteins
  • Converting glucose.
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What are chemical reactions controlled by?

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Enzymes

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