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What the difference between catabolism and anabolism

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Anabolic reaction refers to the formation of complex substances from simpler molecules whereas Catabolic is their breakdown into simpler molecules.

Catabolism releases energy whereas Anabolic reaction requires energy.

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Catabolism is the breaks down complex molecules to smaller ones . Anabolism constructs from small molecules to large complex forms.
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