NCIt related terms : cellular metabolism; metabolism;
NCIt definition : Organic processes in a cell or organism that are necessary to sustain life. Cellular
metabolism can be divided into two categories. Anabolism entails the construction
of complex organic molecules from simpler precursors, while catabolism involves the
breakdown of complex substances into simpler molecules.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: The sum of all chemical changes that take place in a cell through which
energy and basic components are provided for essential processes, including the synthesis
of new molecules and the breakdown and removal of others.; CDISC-GLOSS: The biochemical alteration of substances introduced into the body.;
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