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A term of | A term of metabolite is usually refer to a small [[Molecule|molecule]] that is the product of reaction catalysed by [[Enzyme|enzymes]]. The examples of metabolites are [[amino acid|amino acids]], [[nucleotide|nucleotides]] and sugars. | ||
Metabolites are divided into two categories: primary and secondary metabolites. | Metabolites are divided into two categories: [[primary metabolites|primary]] and [[secondary metabolites|secondary metabolites]]. | ||
For maintaining many processes in human body, such as reproduction, growth and development, primary metabolite (also known as a central metabolite) is particularly important. | For maintaining many processes in human body, such as reproduction, growth and development, primary metabolite (also known as a central metabolite) is particularly important. | ||
Production of the secondary metabolites occurs during synthesis of primary metabolites and play a key role in ecology, for example, they can function as antibodies. | Production of the secondary metabolites occurs during synthesis of primary metabolites and play a key role in ecology, for example, they can function as [[Antibody|antibodies]]<ref>Medicine Plus, n.d. Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002258.htm [online] [Accessed on 21/11/2013]</ref><ref>Primary and Secondary Metabolites, n.d. Available at: https://www.boundless.com/microbiology/industrial-microbiology/industrial-microbiology/primary-and-secondary-metabolites/ [online] [Accessed on 21/11/2013]</ref>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:47, 22 November 2013
A term of metabolite is usually refer to a small molecule that is the product of reaction catalysed by enzymes. The examples of metabolites are amino acids, nucleotides and sugars.
Metabolites are divided into two categories: primary and secondary metabolites.
For maintaining many processes in human body, such as reproduction, growth and development, primary metabolite (also known as a central metabolite) is particularly important.
Production of the secondary metabolites occurs during synthesis of primary metabolites and play a key role in ecology, for example, they can function as antibodies[1][2].
References:
- ↑ Medicine Plus, n.d. Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002258.htm [online] [Accessed on 21/11/2013]
- ↑ Primary and Secondary Metabolites, n.d. Available at: https://www.boundless.com/microbiology/industrial-microbiology/industrial-microbiology/primary-and-secondary-metabolites/ [online] [Accessed on 21/11/2013]