Metabolic pathway

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007239",
  "term": "Metabolic pathway",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A series of interconnected biochemical reactions occurring within a cell or organism, where the product of one reaction serves as the substrate for the next. These pathways are catalyzed by enzymes and are responsible for the synthesis, breakdown, and interconversion of molecules, maintaining cellular homeostasis. Examples include glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and fatty acid synthesis.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1167 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/metabolic-pathway/"
}