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Q
Why is ATP a better immediate source of energy for metabolic reactions than glucose?
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It is a single step reaction which releases energy
OCR A level biology
flashcards
Decks in class (44)
# Cards
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Water19
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Carbohydrates43
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Lipids33
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Proteins73
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Enzymes93
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Tests for the presence of substances13
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Microscopy40
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Cell Structure/ Protein Production35
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Cytoskeleton9
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Cell membranes34
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Diffusion/osmosis/active transport66
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The cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis85
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Cell organisation and stem cells29
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Mammalian gas exchange and ventilation24
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Gas exchange and ventilation in bony fish and insects10
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Nucleotides and nucleic acids73
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The Genetic Code21
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Transcription8
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Translation/RNA15
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DNA replication1
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ATP (Y1)20
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Circulatory systems27
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Blood and blood vessels46
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Tissue fluid17
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Structure and anatomy of the heart23
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The cardiac cycle, heart action coordination, and ECGs38
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Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide41
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Transport in plants94
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Ecosystems15
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The Nitrogen Cycle8
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Pathogens that cause disease in plants and animals28
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Specific immune response27
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Immunity glossary20
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Biodiversity124
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Classification35
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Variation and Evolution69
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Photosynthesis67
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Chromatography11
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Populations18
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Sustainability45
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Cloning and Biotechnology85
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Cellular Control75
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Manipulating genomes41
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Respiration1
