Catabolism

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 More General Terms 3 Additional Terms 4 References

Introduction

• The process of breaking down complex biomolecules into simpler ones. For example, the breaking down of glycogen into CO2 + H2O. Catabolism is generally accompanied by release of energy in the form of ATP.
  

• For more specific examples, see catabolic pathway.
  
• A quantitative assessment of catabolism can be measured via calorimetry.

More General Terms

• metabolism

Additional Terms

• calorimetry
• catabolic pathway

References

Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999

catabolism