Metabolite
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− | A [[Molecule|molecule]] involved in [[Metabolism| | + | A [[Molecule|molecule]] involved in [[Metabolism|metabolism]]. This term is usually reserved for small molecules that are formed or required during metabolism. |
Examples include the sugar glucose and the hydrocarbon ethylene. | Examples include the sugar glucose and the hydrocarbon ethylene. |
Revision as of 17:23, 20 October 2018
A molecule involved in metabolism. This term is usually reserved for small molecules that are formed or required during metabolism.
Examples include the sugar glucose and the hydrocarbon ethylene.