BIOCHEMISTRY (LOOSELEAF)-W/ACCESS
BIOCHEMISTRY (LOOSELEAF)-W/ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781319425784
Author: BERG
Publisher: Macmillan Higher Education
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Chapter 15, Problem 1P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The meaning of intermediary metabolism is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The metabolism process contains a complete group of the chemically active reactions that take place inside a living organism, it also gives permission to reproduce as well as to develop their body.

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Answer to Problem 1P

Intermediary metabolism includes biochemical reactions that occur in the cells.

Explanation of Solution

The entire set of biochemical reactions that occur inside the cells of a living organism and is highly integrated by nature is known as the intermediary metabolism.

The intermediary metabolism is responsible for the extraction of the energy from the given surrounding and helps in the synthesis of the macromolecules.

Conclusion

Thus, intermediary metabolism includes biochemical reactions that occur in the cells.

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