bioenergetics
noun
the study of energy transformation in living systems.
bioenergetic
-
a word derived from
bioenergetics.
Example Sentences
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“This comes at an increased bioenergetic expenditure, which over time can deplete energy reserves and influence reproductive success, along with potentially contributing to calf mortalities.”
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2025
As a result, the T cells are forced to switch to alternative metabolic pathways, mainly aerobic glycolysis, to meet their bioenergetic demand in the form of adenosine triphosphate.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2023
Having posed as a faith healer during his 13 years as a fugitive, he offers to show her how bioenergetic healing works, waving his hands above her head.
From New York Times ● Jan. 23, 2020
Fish require a multilevel ecosystem—the bioenergetic equivalent of a financial pyramid scheme.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 3, 2015
However, our work suggests that their bioenergetic performance is very similar. By using their primitive feeding systems, jellyfishes achieve instantaneous production rates similar to those of fishes and are capable of capitalizing on ecosystem changes resulting from overfishing.
From Time ● Sep. 16, 2011
