Bioenergetics · Cell Biology

Metabolism and the Liver

The role of the liver in processing products of respiration and maintaining metabolic balance.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the liver handle the lactic acid produced during exercise?
  2. 2What is the role of metabolism in synthesizing new molecules for the body?
  3. 3How do metabolic rates vary between individuals and species?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Biology - BioenergeticsGCSE: Biology - Metabolism
Year: Year 10
Subject: Biology
Unit: Bioenergetics
Period: Cell Biology

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