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Vocabulary Entry
metabolite
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A substance produced during metabolism, particularly the process of breaking down substances for energy or building blocks.
Example Sentences
"Glucose is a primary metabolite in many living organisms."
"The scientist studied the metabolites in the urine sample."
"Metabolite levels can indicate how well the body is processing different nutrients."
V
verb
To convert or change substances within an organism through metabolic processes.
Example Sentences
"The body metabolizes food into energy."
"Some compounds are metabolized faster than others."
"Researchers are investigating how the drug is metabolized in the liver."
A
adjective
Related to the process of metabolism; involving the chemical processes that occur within a living organism.
Example Sentences
"The metabolite analysis revealed critical information about the patient's health."
"Certain metabolite functions are essential for maintaining homeostasis."
"The study focused on metabolite pathways involved in energy production."