Metabolism is the chemical process that occurs in the body's cells to convert food into energy. This energy is used for activities such as moving, thinking, and growing. There are two types of metabolism: Catabolism Breaks down large molecules, including food molecules. The purpose of catabolism is to provide energy and components for anabolism. Anabolism Uses energy to build components of cells, such as proteins and nucleic acids.
Metabolism is the chemical process that occurs in the body's cells to convert food into energy. This energy is used for activities such as moving, thinking, and growing.
There are two types of metabolism: Catabolism Breaks down large molecules, including food molecules. The purpose of catabolism is to provide energy and components for anabolism. Anabolism Uses energy to build components of cells, such as proteins and nucleic acids.
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