Biology GCSE
Energy transfer in cells
What Energy transfer in cells means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Energy transfer in cells
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Energy is released for cells when some glucose is used in respiration, and synthesis of new biological molecules requires this energy.
Topics that use Energy transfer in cells
- The human digestive system (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Absorption and transport
- active site
- Active site and substrate binding
- Amylase
- Anabolic and catabolic reactions
- Apparatus and measurement skills
- Benedict’s test for reducing sugars
- Biological catalysts
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