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What is metabolic wastes?

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All cells metabolize sources of energy to keep them ticking over in terms of making energy molecules they can use to do 'work' with, or making structural components for the cell. This involves breaking down larger molecules (catabolism) or using energy to build them (Anabolism). Inevitably there are left over pieces that are useless and may or may not be recyclable, hence metabolic waste. The cell will want to get ride of this waste as if its allowed to build up it will become toxic to the cell.

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Metabolic wastes are substances that are left over from the excretory process that cannot be used by the organism. Metabolic wastes include phosphates, water, sulfates, and nitrogen compounds.

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