Biology GCSE
Molecules for growth and respiration
What Molecules for growth and respiration means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Molecules for growth and respiration
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The bloodstream transports the absorbed products to cells for use in the body, for example amino acids are used to build new proteins in cells.
Topics that use Molecules for growth and respiration
- 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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