Catabolism vs. Anabolism

Catabolismnoun

(biochemistry) Destructive metabolism, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials.

Catabolismnoun

the breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy, in living organisms; destructive or downward metabolism; - a form of metabolism, opposed to anabolism. See also Disassimilation.

Catabolismnoun

breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy

Catabolismnoun

the breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones, together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.

Catabolism

Catabolism () is the set of metabolic pathways that breaks down molecules into smaller units that are either oxidized to release energy or used in other anabolic reactions. Catabolism breaks down large molecules (such as polysaccharides, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins) into smaller units (such as monosaccharides, fatty acids, nucleotides, and amino acids, respectively).

Anabolismnoun

The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from catabolism.

Anabolismnoun

The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from catabolism.

Anabolismnoun

synthesis of more complex substances from simpler ones

Anabolismnoun

the synthesis of complex molecules in living organisms from simpler ones together with the storage of energy; constructive metabolism.

Anabolism

Anabolism () is the set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units. These reactions require energy, known also as an endergonic process.