Anabolic reactions build molecules using energy, whereas catabolic reactions break down molecules, releasing energy.
Anabolic reactions construct molecules from smaller units and require energy, while catabolic reactions break down molecules into smaller units and release energy.
| Front | Define anabolic, catabolic reations. |
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| Back | Anabolic reactions - metabolic reactions that construct moleules from smaller units
Catabolic reactions - metabolic reactions that break molecules down into smaller units
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