Metabolic Process

**Semantic type:** Molecular Function

**Definition:** Organic processes in a cell or organism that are necessary to sustain life. Cellular metabolism can be divided into two categories. Anabolism entails the construction of complex organic molecules from simpler precursors, while catabolism involves the breakdown of complex substances into simpler molecules.

**Synonyms:** - Metabolic - Metabolic Process, Cellular - Metabolic function - Metabolism - Metabolized - cellular metabolism - metabolism