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/kɛmɪˈkæl rɪˈækʃən ˈkæskɛɪd/ · chem·i·cal re·ac·tion cas·cade
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- A series of chemical reactions that occur in a sequential manner, where the product of one reaction is the reactant for the next reaction The chemical reaction cascade in the body's metabolic pathway is crucial for energy production.
Did you know? The concept of a chemical reaction cascade is crucial in understanding many biological processes, including blood coagulation and the immune response, and has been extensively studied in the field of biochemistry. The term 'cascade' was first used in this context to describe the sequential activation of enzymes in a biochemical pathway.