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Relate anabolic and catabolic reactions

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Two types of metabolic reactions take place in the cell: 'building up' (anabolism) and 'breaking down' (catabolism). Catabolic reactions give out energy. They are exergonic. In acatabolic reaction large molecules are broken down into smaller ones.
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