+**Primary metabolite**
+Primary metabolites are organic compounds directly involved in the normal [growth](/wiki/growth), development, and reproduction of an organism. They are universally present, forming the bedrock of [metabolism](/wiki/metabolism) and essential for fundamental life processes.
+## See also
+- [Secondary Metabolite](/wiki/secondary_metabolite)
+- [Metabolic Pathway](/wiki/metabolic_pathway)
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