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anabolism

A Dictionary of Biology | 2004 | 217 words | Copyright

anabolism The metabolic synthesis of proteins, fats, and other constituents of living organisms from molecules or simple precursors. This process requires energy in the form of ATP. See metabolism. Compare catabolism.

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