2007-02-12 23:58:29 · 10 answers · asked by Gr F 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The main purpose of metabolism is to give fat people something to blame.
(Put that one on your homework. I guarantee an A)
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2007-02-13 00:03:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Human metabolism is composed primarily of a complex system of anabolic and catabolic reactions, each with its own metabolites and alternating junctions which allows the continuation of higher mechanical functions in the body. The reactions focus around the key cycles of glycolysis and the TCA cycle which function to convert glucose (sugar) aquired from the diet to ATP (a source of energy for the body).
2007-02-13 15:49:35 · answer #2 · answered by riverdrudge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Riverdrudge's statement made a valid point. I'm just going to elaborate upon it.
There's two types of metabolic reactions: anabolic and catabolic.
Anabolic reactions are involved in polymerisation reactions to produce the molecules a cell needs to survive and replicate: DNA, protein, Carbohydrate and fats. These reactions are crucial in sustaining life in buliding organisms. Because these molecules are so complex and ordered, through, these chemical reactions --to build these molecules-- requires energy. Without a form of energy these molecules simply would'nt get built.
Catabolic reactions break down molecules to produce the energy required for anabolic reactions. An organism can harvest glucose from it's environment. It can not harvest the full set of functioning proteins, DNA, fats and complex carbohydates: it needs to make its own. So it breaks down glucose to release the energy it holds within its chemical bonds. This energy is temporaily stored as ATP, and then ATP is used to drive, other wise unfavorable, anabolic reactions.
So, I guess to answer your question simply, the purpsose of metabolism is to maintain life.
2007-02-13 20:23:05 · answer #3 · answered by theBoyLakin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To break down food to a useful energy source to supply the body with fuel so it may function.
2007-02-13 08:11:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the fuel pump for our body. It determines at what rate the calories we ingest get burned. When we need more, it delivers more. When we need less, it does the same.
2007-02-13 08:08:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To give your body energy so that you can live and procreate in order to propagate the species.
2007-02-13 08:06:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your own homework.
People on here shouldn't write an essay for you. You don't learn anything.
2007-02-13 08:13:57 · answer #7 · answered by Adam L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chemical reactions at the cellular level of an organisam
2007-02-13 08:08:19 · answer #8 · answered by soxpippa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the breakdown of food to be converted into energy
2007-02-13 08:02:30 · answer #9 · answered by links305 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha do your own homework
2007-02-13 08:07:41 · answer #10 · answered by kookshow 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋