catabolic

Meanings

• noun

  A process in which larger molecules are broken down into smaller units, often releasing energy.

  - "The catabolic process of glucose in the body releases energy."
  - "The catabolic reaction of cellular respiration produces ATP."

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Variants

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catabolic , catabolically

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'kataballein', meaning 'to throw down'.

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1. Catabolic processes occur in both plants and animals.

2. Catabolic reactions often involve the oxidation of molecules.

3. The process of photosynthesis is anabolic, while cellular respiration is catabolic.

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1. Anabolic: A process in which smaller molecules are built up into larger units, often using energy.

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In biochemistry and metabolism, catabolic processes are essential for the release of energy from food and the production of essential molecules for the body.

How to Memorize "catabolic"

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   - Imagine a factory breaking down large molecules into smaller ones, releasing energy in the process.

2. associate
   

   - Associate catabolic with the breakdown of larger molecules into smaller ones.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cat brings big apples to Ida' to remember that catabolic is the process of breaking down larger molecules.

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