Metabolism

Question 1

Explain the importance of sugars, amino acids,
fatty acids and glycerol in the synthesis and breakdown
of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids

Answer 1

Carbohydrates break down into sugars. Proteins break down into amino acids. Lipids break down into fatty acids and glycerol.

Question 2

Give a definition for the term ‘metabolism’

Answer 2

All the chemical reactions in the cells iof an organism.