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Metabolism
Metabolism
5.1
Metabolism
Metablolism
refers to all chemical reactions that occur in a living organism.
There are two types of metabolism in a cell which are
catabolism
and
anabolism
.
Catabolism
Anabolism
The process of breaking down complex substances into simple substances.
Releases energy.
Example: The breakdown of glucose during cellular respiration to generate energy.
The process of synthesising complex molecules from simple molecules.
Uses or absorbs energy.
Example: The formation of glucose during photosynthesis.
Chapter : Metabolism and Enzymes
Topic : Metabolism
Form 4
Biology
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