The chemical processes being done in the body is known as Metabolism. Metabolic processes are constantly taking place in the body.Metabolism is the sum of all of the chemical reactions that are involved in catabolism and anabolism.
The reactions governing the breakdown of food to obtain energy are called catabolic reactions.
The scientific name for the red maple is Acer Rubrum.
An atom that gains a negative electron, it becomes a negative ion. If it loses an electron it becomes a positive ion. Some atoms lose electrons and become positive ions. Others gain electrons and become negative ions.