Answer
Metabolism is the sum of all of internal chemical reactions within an organism. This includes the molecules an organism takes in from its environment that may form their own structures, undergo chemical changes, control their physiology, and/or provide the organism with energy.
The 2 subdivisions of anabolism and catabolism.
Anabolism is the synthesis of relatively complex molecules from simpler ones. A + B --> AB
Catabolism is the breakdown of relatively complex molecules into simpler ones. AB --> A + B
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These are the accepted definitions of metabolism, catabolism, and anabolism within the modern day applications of science.
