Concept explainers
a.
To identify:
The gluconeogenesis is anabolic or catabolic
Introduction:
b.
To identify:
The protein synthesis is anabolic or catabolic.
Introduction:
Metabolism can be defined as the set of reactions taking place within the body involving building and breaking down of molecules. The reactions of metabolism take place in a cascade of steps known as metabolic pathway. Metabolism is classified into two categories, namely-catabolism and anabolism.
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