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What are the two types of metabolism?

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S. Barnes

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Answered Dec 04, 2020

The two basic types of metabolism are known as anabolism and catabolism. Anabolism is also usually referred to as “building up”, while catabolism is usually described as “breaking down”. In an anabolic reaction, there is a use up of energy. They are referred to as being endergonic. In the case of anabolic reactions, there exist the joining together of smaller molecules to form larger ones.

For example, the joining together of amino acids to form dipeptides, the joining together of small sugar molecules to form disaccharides, and the reaction of glycerol with fatty acids to form lipids. On the contrary, there is a giving out of energy in catabolic reactions, and they are referred to as being exergonic.

In the case of catabolic reactions, there is a breaking down of larger molecules into smaller ones. In brief, the reverse or hydrolysis reaction of the condensation reactions given above are examples of catabolic reactions.

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D. Nichols

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Answered Oct 22, 2020

The correct answers to this question are anabolism and catabolism. Anabolism takes simpler molecules and turns them into complex ones. When these reactions occur, they are endergonic. This means they for the reaction to progress, a certain amount of energy must be inputted.

These reactions are also not spontaneous. Catabolism is the reaction that delivers activation energy, which is used for metabolism. They differ from anabolism because they take complex molecules, break them down, and turn them into simple ones.

Another difference between the two is that catabolism is spontaneous. This reaction is extremely important to cells, because they use them to produce energy.

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I. Klose

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Answered Sep 27, 2020

Some people are not aware that there are two types of metabolism that are available. These two categories are catabolism and also anabolism. When you say catabolism, this means that there is a need to break down molecules so that you will be able to obtain energy easily.

Anabolism, on the other hand, is the process by which the different synthesis of all compounds is needed by the cells. You will see if metabolism is taking place if there are some chemical changes that are happening in the body.

For example, when you consume carbohydrates, this will be changed into sugar and will be transformed into energy so that you will be able to do all the other activities that you are set out to do.

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Denton Perez

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Answered Sep 23, 2020

Anabolism and catabolism are the two categories of biochemical reactions that create metabolism. Anabolism constructs complex molecules from simpler ones. Metabolism is how a cell derives energy and removes waste. Vitamins, minerals, and cofactors participate in the reactions. Anabolism is the group of biochemical reactions that make up molecules from smaller components. These reactions are endergonic, which means that they necessitate an input of energy to progress and are not spontaneous.

Catabolism delivers the activation energy for metabolism. Catabolism is the group of biochemical reactions that break down complex molecules into simpler ones. Catabolic processes are spontaneous, and cells utilize them for the production of energy or fuel anabolism. The breakdown process for the smaller molecules incites the building of new products.

For example, catabolism of proteins, lipids, amino acids, and fatty acids generates nucleotides. Anabolic reactions, on the other hand, build complex molecules from simple ones. Cells utilize these processes to create polymers, grow tissue, and repair damage.

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B. Lucian

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Answered Sep 18, 2020

There are two different categories of metabolism that are available. The first type of metabolism is called catabolism. This is basically the process wherein molecules are broken down in order to form energy. The other type of metabolism that you can find right now is called anabolism.

This is the synthesis of the different compounds that are needed by the cells in order for the cells to work properly. It is important for the various nutrients of the body to be properly broken down; otherwise, the body may not get enough nutrients to sustain its need for more energy.

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Answered Apr 06, 2020

There are two correct answers to this question, which are catabolism and anabolism. These two are opposites of each other. Catabolism is a metabolic operation. It is the process of breaking down molecules that are large into smaller ones. This operation can also be referred to as destructive metabolism.

An example of catabolism is when protein is broken down into amino acids. Anabolism refers to the construction of the metabolism. The energy that is released during catabolism is used in the process of anabolism. During this process, the smaller molecules join together to form larger ones. One example of anabolism is when glucose is synthesized.

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Daniel Drake

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Answered Apr 06, 2020

You need to know the two types of metabolism that are available. These types are called catabolism and anabolism. Anabolism is known to be the process wherein the body will be in charge of building the various molecules that the body will ever need. This will need the right amount of energy so that it will be completed properly.

Catabolism is known to be another process of metabolism wherein the different molecules that you have will be broken down into much smaller molecules. It will make sure that the energy will be released properly so that you can use the energy for doing the tasks that you need.

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B. Mary

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Answered Mar 12, 2020

There are two types of metabolism that are available. The first type of metabolism is called catabolism. Catabolism is known to be the type of operation wherein larger molecules are broken down into more simple molecules. Some people refer to this as destructive metabolism. The other type of metabolism is called anabolism.

This is known as the synthesis of all the compounds that are needed by the cells so that it will break down the needed nutrients of the body. One of the reasons why metabolism takes place is to make sure that the body will have enough energy in order to work. The body can synthesize new proteins and so much more.

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Anika Nicole

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Answered Sep 17, 2018

The two types of metabolism are as following:

The two types of metabolism are as following:




1. Catabolism: The process of the breakdown of

1. Catabolism: The process of the breakdown of molecules into simpler ones to obtain energy is called catabolism.

2. Anabolism - The process of the synthesis of all compounds needed by the cells is called anabolism.

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Adams Dominick

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Answered Mar 28, 2018

There are two types of metabolism, both of which are known as catabolism and anabolism.

Catabolism is a metabolic operation which involves the breaking down of larger molecules into simpler ones. It is also called the destructive metabolism, and a very good example is the breakdown of protein into amino acids.

There are two types of metabolism, both of which are known as catabolism and anabolism.

Catabolism

Anabolism, on the other hand, is a constructive aspect of metabolism. During catabolism, energy is released, and this energy is used in the anabolic process, where smaller molecules come together to form larger ones. A good example of anabolism is the synthesizing of glucose.

Anabolism is the opposite of catabolism.

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John Smith

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Answered Feb 10, 2017

ANABOLISM – The synthesis (build up) of the body chemicals, CATABOLISM - The breakdown of body chemicals
CATABOLISM - The breakdown of body chemicals, ANABOLISM – The synthesis (build up) of the body chemicals
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