Question
Differentiate between anabolism and catabolism, along with an example for each.
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Answer
Differences between anabolism and catabolism are:
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Anabolism
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Catabolism
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(a)
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The metabolic pathways that lead to the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, constitute anabolism.
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The metabolic pathways that lead to the formation of simpler molecules from a largermolecule by its breakdown, constitute catabolism.
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(b)
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These are the biosynthetic pathways.
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These are the degradative pathways.
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(c)
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Energy is stored in the form of chemical bonds.
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Chemical bonds are broken and energy is released.
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(d)
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They consume energy, e.g., protein synthesis from amino
acids. |
They release energy, e.g. reakdown of glucose into pyruvic acid in glycolysis.
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