Question
Differentiate between anabolism and catabolism, along with an example for each.
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Answer
Differences between anabolism and catabolism are:
| S. No | Anabolism | Catabolism |
| (a) | The metabolic pathways that lead to the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, constitute anabolism. | The metabolic pathways that lead to the formation of simpler molecules from a largermolecule by its breakdown, constitute catabolism. |
| (b) | These are the biosynthetic pathways. | These are the degradative pathways. |
| (c) | Energy is stored in the form of chemical bonds. | Chemical bonds are broken and energy is released. |
| (d) | 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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