How Metabolism Works In The Body
What is metabolism? Metabolism refers to the total biochemical reactions that take place in our living cells. These reactions involve the uptake, synthesis, assimilation and the breaking down of the major biomolecules. The biomolecules may be proteins, carbohydrates and Lipids. All the food that we eat must undergo these biochemical reaction reactions for us to be in a healthy state. Our sustenance is greatly dependent on the normal functioning of these processes. Types of Metabolic Reactions. Metabolism is divided into two main categories; Anabolism and Catabolism. Catabolism Catabolism refers to the process of breaking down of organic matter (the foods) with the main objective of producing energy. Whatever we eat during our meals has to be broken down to a form that the body can utilize. Proteins are broken down to smaller units called amino acids, which are the building block of the tissues of our bodies. Carbohydrates, which is supplied in form of starches and sug...