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bioenergetics

bioenergetics

1 7.3
The study of how living things make and use energy
  • noun
  • /ˌbaɪoʊˈɛnərdʒɛtɪks/
  • Specialized
: bioenergética
  • Despite these differences, in most ways, C. elegans mitochondria are very similar to mammalian mitochondria and will likely provide a useful system in which to explore unanswered questions in mitochondrial bioenergetics and dysfunction.

Examples

  • Research in bioenergetics looks into how cells convert nutrients into energy for vital functions.

  • In other words, CoQ10 is essential for energy production (cellular bioenergetics), including in the heart.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Metabolic tracers are emerging as powerful tools to address classic questions about the nutritional bioenergetics of animals.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The study of bioenergetics focuses on how energy is produced and used by living organisms.

  • Understanding bioenergetics helps scientists explore the energy flow in ecosystems.

Synonyms

energetics
vsbioenergetics
  • Specialized
1 7.4

Study of how energy moves and changes in objects and living things

is limited to energy processes inside living organisms rather than other systems
biodynamics
vsbioenergetics
  • Specialized
1 8.8

The study of how living bodies use energy and move

focuses on production transfer and use of energy in living organisms

Surface Forms

bioenergetics singular
bioenergetics plural

Morphology

bioenergetics = bioenergetic (semi-transparent) = bio + energetic + s

The word is formed in a regular scientific way from bioenergetic plus -s, but the field-name usage is somewhat technical.

Etymology

Bioenergetics comes from bio- meaning 'life' (like in biology) and energy meaning 'power'. So in the scientific sense it is the study of how living things make and use that 'power' to grow, move, and live.