Meaning of Metabolite | Babel Free

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Any substance produced by, or taking part in, a metabolic reaction.

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“Cannabis and some of its metabolites, for example, persist in the fat stores of the body for several weeks after a single dose.”

“In addition to looking at gene expression, Bozek and her colleagues analyzed levels of metabolites, a diverse group of small molecules that includes sugars, nucleic acids and neurotransmitters. Many metabolites are either necessary for metabolism or produced by it.”

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