Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
What is metabolism?
A
Metabolism is the rate that chemical reactions take place in your body.
2
Q
What can glucose be turned into?
A
- starch
- cellulose
- glycogen
3
Q
What is fatty acids/glycerol turned into?
A
Lipids
4
Q
What are amino acids turned into?
A
Proteins
5
Q
What do proteins break down into?
A
Urea