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Metabolism

Metabolism refers to all the chemical reactions that happen in an organism. Many of these chemical reactions create new molecules with the help of enzymes. Metabolic reactions include:

Converting glucose

Converting glucose

  • Converting glucose into starch (plants), glycogen (animals) and cellulose (plants).
Making lipids

Making lipids

  • Combining glycerol and fatty acid chains to make lipid molecules.
Making amino acids

Making amino acids

Combining glucose and nitrate ions to make amino acids. Amino acids can then be combined to make proteins.

Breaking down excess proteins

Breaking down excess proteins

  • Breaking down excess proteins to form urea, which is excreted (got rid of) in urine.
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Cell Biology

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What's in Cells?

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Cell Division

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Transport in Cells

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Organisation

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Principles of Organisation

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Enzymes

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Circulatory System

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Non-Communicable Diseases

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Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

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Infection & Response

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Bioenergetics

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Homeostasis & Response

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Homeostasis

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The Human Nervous System

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Hormonal Coordination in Humans

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Plant Hormones

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Inheritance, Variation & Evolution

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Reproduction

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Variation & Evolution

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Genetics & Evolution

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Classification

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Biodiversity

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Trophic Levels

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Food Production

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