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By Dr Tomislav MeÅ¡troviÄ, MD, PhD. An understanding of metabolism is pivotal to comprehending the phenotypic behavior of all living organisms (including humans) where metabolism is integral to health and proper functioning. Metabolites are the intermediate products of metabolic reactions catalyzed by various enzymes that naturally occur within cells. This term is usually used to describe small molecules, although broader application is often practiced.
Inhiition of one fungus by metabolites expressed by the other. Secondary metabolites are compounds produced by an organism that are not required for primary metabolic processes. Fungi produce an enormous array of secondary metabolites, some of which are important in industry.Many fungi express secondary metabolites that influence competitive outcomes (see above).LINK The compounds are expressed along with enzymes necessary for extracellular digestion.ome metabolites, referred to as toxins, are compounds that have the potential to kill an organism at concentrations we might use. The activity of the metabolites in biological conditions may differ. This page examines the concept of secondary metabolites with a view to elucidate their importance to the fungi.