GCSE Biology – Biological molecules

Last updated: 12/06/2020
WJEC GCSE Science – Double science foundation Digestion and the digestive system in humans GCSE Biology – Biological molecules

Learning Objectives

-I can explain the role of sugars; amino acids; fatty acids; glycerol; carbohydrates; proteins and lipids
-I can describe the use of energy in the synthesis of new molecules
-I can describe the conversion of glucose to starch, glycogen and cellulose
-I can describe the formation of lipids from glycerol and fatty acids
-I can describe the synthesis of proteins from amino acids
-I can describe the synthesis of amino acids from glucose and nitrate ions
I can describe the breakdown of proteins, forming urea