metabolism Flashcards
1
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metabolism
A
all chemical reactions that take place in cells, and therefore in the organism of which cells are apart of
2
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two types of metabolism?
A
catabolism
anabolism
3
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catabolism
A
reactions in which large molecules are broken down to smaller ones
- digestion
4
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anabolism
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reactions in which small molecules are built up into farther ones
- protein synthesis
5
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nutrients meaning
A
any substance in food used for growth repair, maintenance - any substance required for metabolism
6 groups: water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals and vitamins
6
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carbohydrates
A
main source of energy
