Top Metabolism Flashcards

Metabolism refers to all chemical reactions that occur in living organisms, including digestion and the transport of substances into and between different cells, in which case the set of reactions within the cells is called intermediary metabolism or intermediate metabolism. Metabolism is usually divided into two categories: Catabolism and Anabolism.  
 
Catabolism, that breaks down organic matter and harvests energy by way of cellular respiration, and anabolism that uses energy to construct components of cells such as proteins and nucleic acids. Have you ever heard someone say they have a "fast" or "slow" metabolism? A "fast" metabolism means you burn calories quickly, so you burn fat quickly, and of course "slow" would mean the opposite. What type of metabolism do you have? Find out how fast or slow your metabolism is with these fun flashcards!
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