metabolism

Meanings

• noun

  The set of chemical reactions in a living organism that maintains life by converting food into energy, and by synthesizing and breaking down various substances.

  - "The metabolism of glucose provides the body with energy."
  - "A slow metabolism can lead to weight gain."
  - "Metabolism is essential for the growth and development of organisms."

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Variants

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metabolism , metabolisms , basal metabolism , basal metabolisms

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'metabole' meaning change or transformation.

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Trivia

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1. The human body consists of approximately 100 trillion cells, and each cell carries out thousands of metabolic reactions every second.

2. The first metabolic reaction in the human body occurs just a few seconds after conception, when a sperm fertilizes an egg.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metabolic pathway: A series of biochemical reactions that convert one metabolite into another.

2. Metabolite: A chemical compound that is produced or consumed during a metabolic process.

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Culture

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Metabolism has been a significant topic of study in various fields such as biology, medicine, and nutrition. It has been extensively explored in literature and art, with metaphors and symbols often used to represent the intricacies of life and the human body.

How to Memorize "metabolism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a factory inside your body that converts food into energy.
   - Visualize the different metabolic pathways in the body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate metabolism with the process of converting food into energy.
   - Link metabolism to the intricacies of life and the human body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'CARBS' to help remember the role of carbohydrates in metabolism.
   - Use the phrase 'Breaking down and building up' to remember the two main aspects of metabolism.

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