classic metabolic pathway carbohydrate metabolic pathway Metabolism of carbohydrates PW:0000005 The definition was compiled using the Online Medical dictionary and the Stedman's medical dictionary available at OneLook Those metabolic reactions and pathways involved in the oxidation, breakdown and synthesis of carbohydrates in the tissue. The breakdown can be utilized by the body for energy production. The converse synthesis is used for energy storage. carbohydrate metabolic process pathway