So frighteningly soft biology aside in regards to "bio-energy" and how this lets the cell quickly create new complex molecules, does that mean that shitty Life Energy folks create tumors? And can a life mage instantly win any fight by for example causing the cells in the opponent's brain, heart or eyes to replicate way too fast and fuck everything up? Seems OP. 

Also, when you say chemical energy, do you just mean things are fueled by burning ATP? Because that is what I assumed, but the issue with that is that there is not TOO much energy available, so I am unsure as to your desired power level for the setting.

Also, I'll get a character draft up soon, if that is OK.