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Define metabolism. List out the differences between the types of metabolism.

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Metabolism: The sum total of all the chemical reactions taking place in a cell of living organism is called metabolism. It is broadly divided into anabolism and catabolism. 

The difference between anabolism and catabolism is given in table.

AnabolismCatabolism
Building up processBreaking down process
Smaller molecules combine together to form larger moleculeLarger molecule break into smaller units
Chemical energy is formed and storedThe stored chemical energy is released and used
Example:
Synthesis of proteins from amino acids		Example:
Breaking down of glucose to CO2 and water 


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