Gresham HS IB Biology. (2007) Wolfe,G.(2000) Fructose is almost completely metabolized in the liver. There are two steps of fructose metabolism. The first step to breakdown fructose is to split the substrate into fructose 1 phosphate. This is called fructokinase. The second step of fructose metabolism is that it undergoes hydrolysis of fructose 1 phosphate by aldolase B, which is an enzyme that breaks down into DHAP and glyceraldehyde. These products enter the glycolysis pathway where they
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nutrients because are bodies do not make enough of them or don’t make them at all. They 3 make are bodies functions like cell growth, blood cell production, hormone and enzyme synthesis, energy metabolism, and the functioning of body
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animals, require a continual supply of energy in order to function. This energy is used for all the processes that keep the organism alive. Some of these processes occur persistently.” Processes and Chemical Reaction: Continually | Certain Time | Metabolism Food | Muscle Contraction | Large Large biologically important molecules | Cellular Movement | Transport Molecules and Ions throughout the organism | | Plants | Animals | Obtain energy by trapping the sunlight using chlorophyll | Obtain
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Cells are made up of 80-90% water • The 2 reasons for this is… o Need water for biochemical reactions o Things move around in cells (transportation) • The remaining 10 % is inorganic and organic materials o Organic materials: Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleaic acids(macromolecules- major molecules) o Inorganic materials: salts Cell theory • Two German scientists who were credited for the cell theory: Schawn, Schleiden, Virchow o All living organisms are composed of cells. They
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the adrenal cortex that functions in the regulation of blood pressure and the salt and water balance of the body. Cortisol helps the body respond to stress, maintains blood pressure and cardiovascular function, regulates energy and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, maintains arousal and a sense of well being, and modulates neuronal and immune-cell function. The symptoms of Addison’s disease include fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, weight loss, low blood pressure, darkening of the skin
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The glands in human body are of two types. One is exocrine glands and the other is endocrine glands. Endocrine glands These are ductless glands that secrete substances directly into the blood and which influence metabolism, body growth, development, activity, repair and other bodily functions. The endocrine glands are the glands of internal secretion. Below are the major endocrine glands in the endocrine system; Pituitary gland – The Pituitary gland is sometimes called the "master" gland of
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Insulin Resistance and Beta Cell Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Andrea Kingsley North Island College Insulin Resistance and Beta Cell Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a disease that alters the health of individuals worldwide (Nolan, Damn, & Prentik, 2011). T2D requires a genetic predisposition, which, in combination with environmental factors and lifestyle leads to its development (McCance, 2012). Insulin resistance is a key factor responsible
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To what extent can lifestyle changes account for the global increase in obesity? (Preparatory Project, Final Draft) Altynbekov Nurdaulet ID: 201374364 Tutor: Whilliedell Palapas Date of submission: 5 December 2014 Word count: 1,016
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Coconut Oil vs. Alzheimers Spring, 2015 February 26, 2014 Coconut oil vs. Alzheimers With the elderly population increasing, there has also been a rise in Alzheimers. According to statistics from 2013 more than 500,000 seniors die each year because they have Alzheimer's (http://www.alz.org). In the America, it is the sixth leading cause of death and 5th for those 65 and older. It has increased sixty-eight percent from 2000 to 2010 and, even though, there is a handful of drugs to help relieve
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18. Explain what polysaccharides are and provide an example of a polysaccharide. (max. 2 marks) Polysaccharides are classified as complex carbohydrates and are long chains of glucose molecules bonded together. 19. Describe 3 potential health benefits of fibre consumption. (max. 3 marks) Fiber moistens our stools which prevents constipation, hemorrhoids, and also lowers the risk of diverticulosis. It slows the retention of cholesterol in the bloodstream and therefore lowers the risk of heart disease
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