Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Coventry University, Whitefriars Road, Coventry, UK
Research Article
Metabolism of a series of reactions that occur within cells of living organisms
Author(s): Michael S. Dodd
Metabolism consists of a series of reactions that occur within cells of living organisms to sustain life. The process of metabolism involves many interconnected cellular pathways to ultimately provide cells with the energy required to carry out their function. The importance and the evolutionary advantage of these pathways can be seen as many remain unchanged by animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria. In eukaryotes, the metabolic pathways occur within the cytosol and mitochondria of cells with the utilization of glucose or fatty acids providing the majority of cellular energy in animals. Metabolism is organized into distinct metabolic pathways to either maximize the capture of energy or minimize its use. Metabolism can be split into a series of chemical reactions that comprise both the synthesis and degradation of complex .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-6156.1000944
