Liver functions (H)

GCSE · Biology · AQA · B4.3 — Metabolism and the liver: synthesis and breakdown reactions, conversion of glucose to glycogen, lipids to glycerol/fatty acids, deamination and urea formation

Question

(H5) State four roles the liver performs in metabolism.

[Higher tier — 4 marks]

Mark scheme (any 4):

Stores glycogen (B1)
Deaminates excess amino acids / produces urea (B1)
Detoxifies poisons (e.g. alcohol) (B1)
Produces bile (B1)
Breaks down old red blood cells (B1)

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