Biology GCSE
Cellular respiration and metabolism
What Cellular respiration and metabolism means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Cellular respiration and metabolism
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Respiration transfers energy from glucose, and this energy is used by the organism for the enzyme-controlled processes of metabolism.
Topics that use Cellular respiration and metabolism
- Metabolism (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Building blocks of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
- Enzyme-controlled reactions
- Growth, repair and energy storage
- Metabolism
- Synthesis of biological molecules
- Breakdown reactions
- Synthesis reactions
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