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Metabolic Pathways

Meaning

Metabolic pathways are defined as sequential chains of interconnected chemical reactions occurring within a cell, where the product of one reaction serves as the substrate for the next. These organized sequences facilitate the transformation of molecules to sustain life, encompassing both catabolic processes that break down molecules for energy and anabolic processes that build complex molecules. The coordinated function of these pathways is the foundation of cellular and systemic health.