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Biochemistry and metabolism
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GCSE Biology - UNIT 2 Mind Map on Biochemistry and metabolism, created by Jen on 05/02/2014.
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Biochemistry and metabolism
RISK FACTOR
A factor that increases your chance of developing a particular disease.
METABOLISM
The sum total of all the biochemical reactions taking place in the cells of an organism.
You are what you eat
Nutrients
Become part of your body.
Provide energy to drive metabolism.
Fibre
Eases flow of materials through the gut.
Give gut muscles a bulk to push against.
Helps remove some waste products.
The nutrients required
Carbohydrates
Energy store and supply
Structure
Proteins
Structure
Transport
Enzymes
Antibodies
Hormones
Lipids
Membranes
Energy supply
Thermal insulation
Padding
Hormones
Vitamins and minerals
Form parts of larger molecules
Take part in metabolic reactions
Enzyme activators - coenzymes
Nucleic acids
Information molecules
Carry instructions for life
Water
Takes part in reactions
Support in plants
Solvent for metabolic reactions
Transport
Biological molecules
Key biological molecules
Carbs
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic acids
Chemical elements found within
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
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