Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134605197
Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Introduction: In a living organism, there are different types of biochemical reactions going on simultaneously. Some of these reactions results in production of energy while others are energy consuming reactions. All these reactions are very important for carrying out the important biological processes in the body.

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To determine: The units in which energy of metabolism is measured.

Introduction: All the activities going on in a biological system requires energy in one form or another. During different biological processes, this energy is converted from one form into another. Each form of energy is measured in their respective SI Units.

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