Comparison between
Catabolism & Anabolism
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Anabolism
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Catabolism
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1.
It is a constructive process of metabolism
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It is a destructive process of metabolism
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2.
In anabolism, complex molecules (e.g. proteins) are
synthesized from simple molecules (Amino acids)
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In catabolism, complex molecules (e.g. Glycogen) are
broken down into simple molecules (glucose)
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3.
It is an energy (ATP) requiring process
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It is an energy (ATP) releasing process
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4.
It is a “Up-hill” process
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It is a “Down-hill” process
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5.
E.g. Protein synthesis, Glycogen synthesis,
Photosynthesis
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E.g. Glycogenolysis, Glycolysis, Digestion, cellular
respiration
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