Anabolism

Schematic diagram showing anabolism and catabolism

Anabolism (/əˈnæbəlɪzəm/) is the set of metabolic pathways that construct macromolecules like DNA or RNA from smaller units.[1][2] These reactions require energy, known also as an endergonic process.[3] Anabolism is the building-up aspect of metabolism, whereas catabolism is the breaking-down aspect. Anabolism is usually synonymous with biosynthesis.

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