Metabolism: The sum total of all the chemical reactions taking place in a cell of living organism is called metabolism. It is broadly divided into anabolism and catabolism.
The difference between anabolism and catabolism is given in table.
| Anabolism |
Catabolism |
| Building up process |
Breaking down process |
| Smaller molecules combine together to form larger molecule |
Larger molecule break into smaller units |
| Chemical energy is formed and stored |
The stored chemical energy is released and used |
Example:
Synthesis of proteins from amino acids |
Example:
Breaking down of glucose to CO2 and water |
