The document summarizes cellular metabolism and metabolic pathways. There are two types of metabolic reactions: anabolism and catabolism. Anabolism uses energy to form larger molecules from smaller ones, while catabolism releases energy by breaking down larger molecules. The main metabolic pathways discussed are glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron transport chain. Glycolysis breaks down glucose to form pyruvic acid. The citric acid cycle further breaks down pyruvic acid and produces ATP and electrons. The electron transport chain uses these electrons to power ATP synthesis through oxidative phosphorylation.