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To explain: The functions of cellular metabolism.

Introduction: The cell comprises of numerous kinds of structures and the chemical reactions taking place within these structures make life possible. Cellular metabolism is defined as the set of chemical reactions taking place in cells, which acquires, stores, and liberates energy in the cells.

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The functions of cellular metabolism are as follows:

  • It converts the nutrients obtained from the diet into energy.
  • It provides the energy required for the cell to function.
  • It uses energy to copy the DNA during cell division and to access genetic information for protein construction from its building blocks called amino acids.
  • It also eliminates nitrogenous waste.
  • It involves the production of required components as well as the breakdown of others.

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