anabolism

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A number of intermediate compounds of the citric acid cycle can be diverted into the anabolism of other biochemical molecules, such as nonessential amino acids, sugars, and lipids.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

On the other end of the spectrum, anabolism refers to metabolic processes that build complex molecules out of simpler ones, such as the synthesis of macromolecules.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Figure 24.20 Catabolic and Anabolic Pathways Nutrients follow a complex pathway from ingestion through anabolism and catabolism to energy production.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

There are two types of reactions that accomplish this: anabolism and catabolism.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Whenever a teacher has come to the conclusion that he or she has nothing to learn from studying the work of others, anabolism has ceased and katabolism has set in.

From Craftsmanship in Teaching by Bagley, William Chandler