Question

Differentiate between anabolism and catabolism with an example

Answer 1

Anabolism :

1. It is the sum total of building up or constructive processes.

2. Anabolism produces complex materials from simpler ones.

3. It stores energy.

4. Kinetic energy is changed into potential energy.

5. Anabolism is required for growth, main­tenance and storage.

6. Fewer types of precursors form diverse products (reactions diverge).

Catabolism :

1. Catabolism is the sum total of breakdown or destructive processes.

2. It forms simple substances from complex ones.

3. It releases energy.

4. Potential energy is changed into kinetic energy.

5. Catabolism is required for performing various activities of living beings.

6. Many types of larger substances breakdown to form fewer types of simple molecules (reactions converge).

Answer 2

Metabolism is consist of 2 types of processes - Catabolism and anabolism.

Anabolism is a formative process , in which simpler compounds forms organic molecules,generally consuming energy.

Catabolism is a destructive process in which organic molecules breaks down into simpler and less complex substances,generally releasing energy.