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Meaning of aerobic metabolism: A chemical process in which oxygen is used to make energy from carbohydrates (sugars).

Definition of aerobic metabolism

A chemical process in which oxygen is used to make energy from carbohydrates (sugars). Also called aerobic respiration, cell respiration, and oxidative metabolism.

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