metabolism
series of chemical reactions necessary for the use of raw materials
anabolism
build larger more complex substances from simpler ones
catabolism
breaks down larger more complex substances into simpler ones
-releases energy that eventually converted to atp
(ABCD)
Anabolism builds catabolism destroys
organic componds
ALWAYS CONTAIN CARBON
gylcogen
form in which humans store glucose
glycogen is stored primarily in the liver and skeletal muscle
converted to glucose and released into the blood to restore low blood sugar to normal
Glycogen
lipids
fat based product/ source of energy
proteins
most abundant organic matter in the body
all organic material contains _______
carbon
participates in EVERY body function
Protein
acids that are all essential
amino
amino acids
essential are the ones you cannot make
non essential amino acids
not obtained by a diet