Cellular Energetics and Bioenergetics · Autumn Term

Metabolism and Synthesis

Exploring the role of enzymes and energy in the synthesis of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do cells coordinate thousands of simultaneous metabolic reactions without total chaos?
  2. 2What happens to biological systems when metabolic enzymes are inhibited by toxins or mutations?
  3. 3How does the liver function as a central metabolic hub for the human body?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Biology - BioenergeticsGCSE: Biology - Metabolism
Year: Year 11
Subject: Biology
Unit: Cellular Energetics and Bioenergetics
Period: Autumn Term

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