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/mɛtəˈbɒlɪk ˈruːt/ · me.ta.bol.ic.rou.te
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- A series of chemical reactions that occur within an organism to convert energy and nutrients into the components necessary for life. The metabolic route of glucose metabolism is crucial for energy production in the human body.
- A pathway or network of biochemical reactions that occur within a cell or organism. The metabolic route of fatty acid synthesis is complex and involves multiple enzymes and cofactors.
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Did you know? The concept of metabolic routes has been instrumental in the development of modern medicine, particularly in the treatment of metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity.