Definition of Metabolism

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Metabolism

The term 'Metabolism' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' the sum of all the chemical and physical processes within a living organism, including anabolism and catabolism'.

The term 'Metabolism' as it applies to the area of hazardous materials can be defined as 'The conversion or breakdown of a substance from one form to another by a living organism'.


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