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Princeton's WordNet

  1. catabolic, katabolicadjective

    relating to or characterized by catabolism

  2. catabolic, katabolicadjective

    characterized by destructive metabolism

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  1. catabolicadjective

    Of, or relating to catabolism.

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  1. catabolic

    Catabolism () is the set of metabolic pathways that breaks down molecules into smaller units that are either oxidized to release energy or used in other anabolic reactions. Catabolism breaks down large molecules (such as polysaccharides, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins) into smaller units (such as monosaccharides, fatty acids, nucleotides, and amino acids, respectively). Catabolism is the breaking-down aspect of metabolism, whereas anabolism is the building-up aspect. Cells use the monomers released from breaking down polymers to either construct new polymer molecules or degrade the monomers further to simple waste products, releasing energy. Cellular wastes include lactic acid, acetic acid, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and urea. The formation of these wastes is usually an oxidation process involving a release of chemical free energy, some of which is lost as heat, but the rest of which is used to drive the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). This molecule acts as a way for the cell to transfer the energy released by catabolism to the energy-requiring reactions that make up anabolism. Catabolism is a destructive metabolism and anabolism is a constructive metabolism. Catabolism, therefore, provides the chemical energy necessary for the maintenance and growth of cells. Examples of catabolic processes include glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, the breakdown of muscle protein in order to use amino acids as substrates for gluconeogenesis, the breakdown of fat in adipose tissue to fatty acids, and oxidative deamination of neurotransmitters by monoamine oxidase.

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  1. catabolic

    Catabolic refers to the process or set of metabolic pathways that breaks down molecules into smaller units to release energy. This process usually involves the breakdown of complex substances such as proteins, carbohydrates and fats into simpler forms such as amino acids, sugars and fatty acids, respectively. The energy released from this breakdown is often used to fuel other important bodily functions and activities.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of catabolic in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of catabolic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of catabolic in a Sentence

  1. Joel Fuhrman:

    Lower caloric exposure and episodic fasting can extend the life span of all animals, the longer we spend in the catabolic state, the longer we live.

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