anabolism

Examples of anabolism in the following topics:

• Metabolic Pathways

  • An anabolic pathway requires energy and builds molecules while a catabolic pathway produces energy and breaks down molecules.
  • The first of these processes requires energy and is referred to as anabolic.
  • Anabolic pathways require an input of energy to synthesize complex molecules from simpler ones.
  • One example of an anabolic pathway is the synthesis of sugar from CO2.
  • Anabolic pathways are those that require energy to synthesize larger molecules.

• Transforming Chemical Energy

  • Because they synthesize new molecules, these processes are examples of anabolism.

• Citric Acid Cycle

  • The second form of the enzyme is found in tissues that have a high number of anabolic pathways, such as liver.
  • Several of the intermediate compounds in the citric acid cycle can be used in synthesizing non-essential amino acids; therefore, the cycle is amphibolic (both catabolic and anabolic).

• Free Energy

  • When complex molecules, such as starches, are built from simpler molecules, such as sugars, the anabolic process requires energy.
  • Therefore, the chemical reactions involved in anabolic processes are endergonic reactions.

• Hormonal Regulation of Growth

  • Effects of growth hormone on the tissues of the body can generally be described as anabolic (building up).

• Electrons and Energy

  • Both NAD+ and FAD+ are extensively used in energy extraction from sugars, and NADP plays an important role in anabolic reactions and photosynthesis.

• Types and Functions of Proteins

  • Anabolic enzymes: enzymes that build more complex molecules from their substrates

• Control of Metabolism Through Enzyme Regulation

  • Metabolic reactions, such as anabolic and catabolic processes, must proceed according to the demands of the cell.