why do we need to understand metabolism?

An understanding of metabolic processes which involve chemical and energy changes enables people to make informed choices with respect to a range of personal, societal, and environmental issues

retrospective revision table II

3.1 metabolism and energy

3.2 ATP: energy currency of the cell

3.3 enzymes and activation energy

3.4 food as fuel

4.2 aerobic respiration

4.3 efficiency and regulation of cellular respiration

4.4 anaerobic pathways

5.2 pathways of photosynthesis

5.4 carbon fixation

extra