Metabolism
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Metabolism
Metabolism is the sum total of all chemical reactions that occur within an organism to sustain life. It is a complex process that involves the breakdown and transformation of food molecules, the production of energy, and the elimination of waste. Metabolism is essential for the growth, maintenance, and reproduction of living organisms. It is a highly regulated process that involves the coordination of numerous biochemical pathways and feedback mechanisms. Metabolism can be divided into two main categories: catabolism and anabolism. Catabolism refers to the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, which releases energy that can be used by the organism. Anabolism, on the other hand, refers to the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, which requires energy. These two processes are interconnected and work together to maintain the balance of energy and nutrients within the organism. Metabolism is influenced by a variety of factors, including genetics, age, sex, and environmental factors such as diet and exercise. Disorders of metabolism can lead to a variety of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. In summary, metabolism is a complex process that is essential for the survival of living organisms. It involves the breakdown and transformation of food molecules, the production of energy, and the elimination of waste. Metabolism is highly regulated and can be influenced by a variety of factors. Understanding metabolism is essential for maintaining good health and preventing disease.
catabolism, anabolism, energy, biochemical pathways, feedback mechanisms
Metabolism
Metabolism is a noun that describes the set of chemical reactions, processes and pathways through which organic compounds and cells utilize energy to create or synthesize new organic compounds in a living organism. Synonyms for the word metabolism include catabolism, metabolism, and anabolism, while antonyms are words that describe the opposite of metabolism, such as dormancy, inactivity, and lethargy. Cognates for metabolism include metabolic, metabolize, and metabolizer. Variants of metabolism can include metabolic processes, metabolic reaction, and metabolic pathways.
Chemistry, energy, biochemistry, nutrition, physiology, enzymatic reactions, bioenergetics, biological reactions, biochemical reactions.
Metabolism
Metabolism is the complex set of biochemical reactions that occur within living orgaisms in order to sustain life. The term “metabolism” has evolved from the Greek “metabole” which literally translates to “change”. The term was first used in early 19th century physiology to refer to the relationship between chemical processes, energy conversions and the synthesis of nitrogen compounds. The concept of metabolism has been further developed by a range of scientific fields, such as biochemistry and genetics, to explain a range of physiological phenomena, including the breakdown and assimilation of food, the synthesis of organic molecules and the conversion of energy for growth and reproduction. Morphologically, “metabolism” is derived from the “metabole” root word, which contains an affix denoting the transfer of energy from one state to another. In its pragmatic role, “metabolism” is used to refer to the entire set of chemical processes that occur within an organism and to the transfer of energy between cells, tissues and organs.
Morphology, Taxonomy, Evolution, Synthesis, Metabolism.
Metabolism
Metabolism is the totality of an organism's chemical processes, including the breakdown and transformation of food molecules, the production of energy, and the elimination of waste. In a broad sense, it includes the entire range of biochemical reactions that occur in living organisms. In other languages, metabolism can be characterized as the synthesis and degradation of substances, the transformation of metabolic intermediates, the release of energy, the storage and utilization of energy, the synthesis and breakdown of macromolecules, the maintenance of osmotic balance and acid-base balance, and the regulation of gene expression. Additionally, metabolism can involve the transportation of metabolites across membranes, the secretion of hormones, the breakdown of fats and proteins, and the oxidation and reduction of molecules.
Equivalent words for metabolism in other languages include anabolisme (French), metabolizm (Polish), metabolismo (Portuguese), metaboliitti (Finnish), metaboli (Italian), metabolism (Dutch), metabole (Greek), and metabolisme (Danish). Similarly, synonyms
Metabolism
Metabolism is an architectural movement that began in Japan in the 1950s and 1960s and is characterized by the notion of organic growth, which is based on the idea of evolutionary development. It envisions the city as a constantly evolving organism through the use of modular, prefabricated elements. Architects associated with Metabolism include Kiyonori Kikutake, Kenzo Tange, and Fumihiko Maki, who are widely recognized as providing a significant contribution to the development of this new architectural language.
Metabolism, architecture, Japan, Kiyonori Kikutake, Kenzo Tange, Fumihiko Maki.
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