metabolic process

Other forms: metabolic processes

Definitions of metabolic process

1. noun

   the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
   synonyms: metabolism

   types:

   cellular respiration, internal respiration, respiration

   the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs

   basal metabolism

   the amount of energy required to maintain the body of an individual in a resting state

   fat metabolism

   a metabolic process that breaks down ingested fats into fatty acids and glycerol and then into simpler compounds that can be used by cells of the body

   glycolysis

   a metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and releases energy for the body in the form of ATP

   type of:

   biological process, organic process

   a process occurring in living organisms