The Chemistry of Life and Cell Biology · Cell Biology

Biomolecules and Metabolism

Study of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and vitamins and their roles in cellular metabolism.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do the chemical properties of carbon allow for the complexity of life?
  2. 2What are the consequences for an organism when specific metabolic pathways are disrupted?
  3. 3How does the structure of a biomolecule dictate its specific function within a cell?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Senior Cycle - The Study of LifeNCCA: Senior Cycle - Cell Biology
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: The Living World: Senior Cycle Biology
Unit: The Chemistry of Life and Cell Biology
Period: Cell Biology

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