Understanding:
• Metabolism is the web of all the enzyme-catalysed reactions in a cell or organism
Metabolism describes the totality of chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life
- It is the web of all enzyme-catalysed reactions that occur within a cell or organism
Metabolic reactions serve two key functions:
- They provide a source of energy for cellular processes (growth, reproduction, etc.)
- They enable the synthesis and assimilation of new materials for use within the cell
Summary of Key Metabolic Processes
