a_metabolism

Example:Energy metabolism is crucial for maintaining the homeostasis of the body.

Definition:the process by which an organism converts food or other substances into energy, which can then be used by the organism for various biological activities.

Example:Immunometabolism has been shown to play a role in the development of certain autoimmune diseases.

Definition:the study of metabolic alterations in the immune system, including the role of metabolism in the activation, proliferation, and differentiation of immune cells.

Example:The metabolism of a bacterium is vastly different from that of a human being.

Definition:the set of processes that occur within an organism that produce the energy required to maintain life and grow.