what is anabolism and what is catabolism?

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what is anabolism and what is catabolism?

2007-01-07 09:12:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Anabolism is the creation of molecules and molecular chains from smaller components. It requires energy.

Catabolism is the breaking down of molecules and molecular chains into smaller components. It releases energy.

I hope that this helps.

2007-01-07 09:22:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Catabolism is a breaking down process.

Anabolism is a building up process.

2007-01-07 09:30:51 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Formation of complex molecule for simple ones is anabolism.
for eg; photosynthesis
Break down of complex molecule into simpleone for eg; respiration.

2007-01-07 13:13:34 · answer #3 · answered by moosa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋