Fungal Metabolism

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011908",
  "term": "Fungal Metabolism",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The sum of the chemical reactions occurring within a cell or a whole organism (fungus); includes the energy-releasing breakdown of molecules (catabolism) and the synthesis of new molecules (anabolism).\n\n2. The total of all chemical changes that take place in a cell or an organism (fungus). These changes produce energy and basic materials needed for important life processes.",
  "references": [
    "Adapted from Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "Adapted from NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/fungal-metabolism/"
}