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What is meant by an anabolic reaction in metabolism?
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Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms. It is divided into two categories: catabolism, the breaking down of organic matter, and anabolism, the building up of components of cells such as proteins and nucleic acids. Show more…
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