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basal metabolism

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basal metabolism: see metabolism metabolism, sum of all biochemical processes involved in life. Two subcategories of metabolism are anabolism, the building up of complex organic molecules from simpler precursors, and catabolism , the breakdown of complex substances into simpler molecules, often
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basal metabolism [′bā·səl mə′tab·ə‚liz·əm]
(physiology)
The sum total of anabolic and catabolic activities of an organism in the resting state providing just enough energy to maintain vital functions.


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