Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Energy and Chemical Reactions - Before You Go On - Page 57: 13

Answer

All the chemical reactions in the body are collectively called metabolism. Catabolism consists of energy-releasing decomposition reactions while Anabolism consists of energy-storing synthesis reactions, such as the production of protein or fat.

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Page 55 in text, "Metabolism, Oxidation, and Reduction"
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