Chemical processes within the Cell

Cells are the fundamental units of life and their functionality is driven by chemical processes. These processes are essential for maintaining cellular structure energy production. Understanding these chemical processes is crucial for comprehending how cells operate and interact within living organisms.At the core of cellular chemical processes are metabolic pathways which can be broadly categorized into catabolic and anabolic pathways. Catabolic pathways involve the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones releasing energy that the cell can use for various activities. For example the process of glycolysis breaks down glucose into pyruvate generating ATP the cell's primary energy currency.