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metabolism

metabolism
the sum of all chemical reactions that occur within a living thing to maintain life
Metabolism includes both catabolic reactions that break down molecules and anabolic reactions that build them up.
From Lesson 1:Life Sciences & Biology·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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Metabolism includes both catabolic reactions that break down molecules and anabolic reactions that build them up.

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