생물체 내에서 생명을 유지하기 위해 일어나는 화학적 변화 과정.
The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that convert food into energy and build cellular components.
예문:
"Regular exercise can help increase your basal metabolism, allowing you to burn more calories at rest."
"The doctor explained that certain hormonal imbalances can significantly slow down a person's metabolism."
"Plants have a unique metabolism that allows them to convert sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis."