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Term: Metabolize

Description:

In physiology and biology, metabolize refers to the process of breaking down or transforming substances within organisms as part of their metabolism. It involves the conversion of various compounds into simpler forms that can be used by the body for energy, growth, and other vital functions.

Sample Sentences:

• The liver metabolizes the ingested food and produces energy for the body.
• During exercise, the body metabolizes fats to provide fuel for the muscles.
• Some medications can be difficult to metabolize by certain individuals due to genetic factors.
• In plants, chlorophyll metabolizes sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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