Metabolism is a series of chemical reactions that occur in the body's cells to provide energy for vital processes and the synthesis of new organic material. Metabolism includes many interconnected pathways that capture energy and maximize its use. These pathways include: Anabolism: Uses energy to make macromolecules and biomolecular polymers Catabolism: Releases energy when these are broken down into simpler molecules Metabolism involves a vast array of chemical reactions, but most fall under a few basic types of reactions that involve the transfer of functional groups of atoms and... Show more Metabolism is a series of chemical reactions that occur in the body's cells to provide energy for vital processes and the synthesis of new organic material. Metabolism includes many interconnected pathways that capture energy and maximize its use. These pathways include: Anabolism: Uses energy to make macromolecules and biomolecular polymers Catabolism: Releases energy when these are broken down into simpler molecules Metabolism involves a vast array of chemical reactions, but most fall under a few basic types of reactions that involve the transfer of functional groups of atoms and their bonds within molecules. Show less
Metabolism is a series of chemical reactions that occur in the body's cells to provide energy for vital processes and the synthesis of new organic material.
Metabolism includes many interconnected pathways that capture energy and maximize its use. These pathways include: Anabolism: Uses energy to make macromolecules and biomolecular polymers Catabolism: Releases energy when these are broken down into simpler molecules
Metabolism involves a vast array of chemical reactions, but most fall under a few basic types of reactions that involve the transfer of functional groups of atoms and their bonds within molecules.
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