Cell Operation

An ensemble of chemical reactions—criteriously organized within biochemical routes and cycles with each step catalyzed by a specific enzyme, materialize metabolism at cell level; however, coordination between them is a must, via control strategies and taking advantages of internal synergies. In fact, life goes well beyond a mere addition of chemical reactions—since it not only responds effectively to disturbances in the external environment, but also optimizes internal utilization of material and energy resources.