Definition of catabolism Catabolism
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What does catabolism mean?
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NounPlural: catabolisms |
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| catabolism - breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy | ||
| katabolism, dissimilation, destructive metabolism | ||
| biological process, organic process a process occurring in living organisms | ||
| metabolic process, metabolism the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life | ||
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- catabolism (Noun)
destructive metabolism, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials.
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catabolism
The breaking down by organisms of complex molecules into simpler ones with the liberation of energy.
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- Catabolism is a kind of metabolism, and is a process in which molecules turn into smaller units and release energy. In most cases, the released energies are used to form ATP.
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🔤- catabolism, noun, singular of catabolisms.
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