Metabolism: Flashcards
1
Q
What is metabolism?
A
= Sum of chemical reactions in a cell or body.
2
Q
What is glucose converted into in the plants?
A
- Cellulose; Strengthens cell wall.
= Starch: Form of glucose.
= Nitrate ions and amino acids used to synthesise protiens.
3
Q
What is glucose in humans converted into?
A
= Glycogen.
= Storage form of glucose.
4
Q
What is the metabolism reaction of 1 molecule of glcyerol and 3 fatty acids?
A
= Lipid.
= Found in cell membrane.
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