Secondary Metabolism

A physiochemical process which occurs in a wide range of organisms which unlike BASAL METABOLISM is not required for or essential to short-term survivability but to long-term general well-being of the organism.

Year introduced: 2014

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Tree Number(s): G03.493.875

MeSH Unique ID: D064210

Entry Terms:

• Metabolism, Secondary
• Metabolisms, Secondary
• Secondary Metabolisms

See Also:

• Basal Metabolism
• Phytochemicals
• Phytoalexins

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Metabolism
Metabolic Networks and Pathways
Secondary Metabolism