constructive metabolism
Definition
- Noun:
- The synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy: "Constructive metabolism" refers to the set of metabolic processes that build up complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring an input of energy. This is a core biological concept for growth and repair.
Usage
- Noun:
- Constructive metabolism is essential for an organism's growth and tissue repair.
- During periods of development, the rate of constructive metabolism is very high.
Advanced Usage
- "to be in a state of constructive metabolism": to be actively building complex biomolecules.
- After a meal, the body is in a state of constructive metabolism, using nutrients to build proteins and store energy.
Variants and Related Words
- Anabolism (n): This is the more common and precise scientific synonym for "constructive metabolism."
- Anabolism and catabolism are the two opposing phases of metabolism.
- Biosynthesis (n): The formation of chemical compounds by a living organism.
- The biosynthesis of amino acids is a key anabolic pathway.
Synonyms
- Anabolism: The metabolic synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones.
- Assimilation: The process of absorbing and integrating nutrients into bodily tissue.
Related Phrases
- Constructive metabolic pathway: A specific series of chemical reactions that result in the synthesis of a complex molecule.
- The Calvin cycle is a constructive metabolic pathway in plants.
Noun
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the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy
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