Vocabulary Term Details

Metabolism

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metabolism)

Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of living organisms. These enzyme-catalyzed reactions allow organisms to grow and reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to their environments. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Physiological functions
Anabolism
Biochemical pathways
Catabolism
Energy metabolism
Lipid metabolism
Nitrogen metabolism
Protein metabolism
Water metabolism
Aerobiosis
Auxotrophy
Biochemical reactions
Biological production
Biosynthesis
Metabolic disorders
Nutrition physiology
Tissue distribution

This term is used for the following terms: 
Metabolic profile

Approved Date
07-Jun-2013

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