bioenergetics
/ˌbaɪoʊˌɛnərˈdʒɛtɪks/
noun
- The scientific study of how living organisms produce, use, and store energy.
- In her biology class, she learned about bioenergetics and the role of mitochondria.
- Advances in bioenergetics have led to better treatments for metabolic disorders.
- Bioenergetics helps scientists understand how cells convert food into energy.