Metabolism

Refers to all chemical reactions that occur in a living organism

The metabolism processes in an organism (1)

Involve the conversion of food into energy in the form of ATP

Types of metabolism

Catabolism and anabolism

Catabolism

The process of breaking down complex substances into simple substances. This reaction releases energy

Anabolism

The process of synthesizing complex molecules from simple molecules. This reaction uses or absorbs energy

Anabolism

Catabolism

The metabolism processes in an organism (2)

Involve the formation of carbohydrate

The metabolism processes in an organism (3)

Involve the formation of protein

The metabolism processes in an organism (4)

Involve the formation of lipid