ANABOLIC
Anabolic pathways are those that function both catabolically and anabolically.
Catabolism is the process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones, often releasing energy in the process. Anabolism is the process of building complex molecules from simpler ones, often using energy in the process.
Some pathways in the body can function both catabolically and anabolically, depending on the body's needs. For example, the citric acid cycle (also known as the Krebs cycle) is a pathway that functions both catabolically (when it breaks down molecules to produce energy) and anabolically (when it synthesizes molecules using energy).
Similarly, the pentose phosphate pathway can function both catabolically (when it breaks down glucose to produce energy) and anabolically (when it synthesizes glucose using energy).
