Metabolism: Flashcards

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What is metabolism?

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= Sum of chemical reactions in a cell or body.

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What is glucose converted into in the plants?

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  • Cellulose; Strengthens cell wall.
    = Starch: Form of glucose.
    = Nitrate ions and amino acids used to synthesise protiens.
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What is glucose in humans converted into?

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= Glycogen.

= Storage form of glucose.

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What is the metabolism reaction of 1 molecule of glcyerol and 3 fatty acids?

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= Lipid.
= Found in cell membrane.
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