Think of metabolism as a mega workshop in our bodies, with countless workers buzzing around. There are two main teams in this workshop: Anabolic (builders) and Catabolic (destroyers).
What do they do? They build! Transform smaller molecules into bigger ones.
Energy requirement? Yes, they need energy. Imagine it like buying bricks to build a house.
Light up example
🌱 Photosynthesis 🌞: Plants take small molecules like carbon dioxide and water, then use sunlight as their energy to create a big molecule - glucose!
How do they work?
Use energy mainly from ATP.
They're like chefs – when they cook, they produce water as a side dish! That's why they're called condensation reactions.
Real-life examples
Protein synthesis by ribosomes: Imagine ribosomes as mini-factories, building proteins piece by piece.
DNA replication: Think of it as a photocopier for our genetic material.
Synthesis of complex carbs: It's like turning single sugar cubes into massive sugar sculptures! Examples are starch, cellulose, and glycogen.
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Think of metabolism as a mega workshop in our bodies, with countless workers buzzing around. There are two main teams in this workshop: Anabolic (builders) and Catabolic (destroyers).
What do they do? They build! Transform smaller molecules into bigger ones.
Energy requirement? Yes, they need energy. Imagine it like buying bricks to build a house.
Light up example
🌱 Photosynthesis 🌞: Plants take small molecules like carbon dioxide and water, then use sunlight as their energy to create a big molecule - glucose!
How do they work?
Use energy mainly from ATP.
They're like chefs – when they cook, they produce water as a side dish! That's why they're called condensation reactions.
Real-life examples
Protein synthesis by ribosomes: Imagine ribosomes as mini-factories, building proteins piece by piece.
DNA replication: Think of it as a photocopier for our genetic material.
Synthesis of complex carbs: It's like turning single sugar cubes into massive sugar sculptures! Examples are starch, cellulose, and glycogen.
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