Metabolite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɪˈtæbəlaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Metabolite is a noun meaning Any substance produced by, or taking part in, a metabolic reaction.
Meaning
Any substance produced by, or taking part in, a metabolic reaction.
Example Sentences
Cannabis and some of its metabolites, for example, persist in the fat stores of the body for several weeks after a single dose.
In addition to looking at gene expression, Bozek and her colleagues analyzed levels of metabolites, a diverse group of small molecules that includes sugars, nucleic acids and neurotransmitters. Many metabolites are either necessary for metabolism or produced by it.
Word Forms
- metabolites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arachidonate, metabolism, intermediate, precursor, catabolite, anabolite.
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