Metabolism is the sum of all cellular reactions. Catabolism is the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy. Anabolism is the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, consuming energy. Their regulation is central to life.
Metabolism is the sum of all cellular reactions. Catabolism is the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy. Anabolism is the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, consuming energy. Their regulation is central to life.