anabolism

/ə'næbəlizm/

Thân thiện

A plant uses anabolism to build new leaves from sunlight and nutrients.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The metabolic process of building up complex molecules from simpler ones: Anabolism refers to the set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units. This process requires energy, which is stored in the chemical bonds of the newly formed complex substances, such as proteins, nucleic acids, and other cellular components.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anabolism is essential for growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues.
  • During anabolism, the body uses energy to synthesize proteins from amino acids.
  • The balance between anabolism and catabolism determines whether an organism builds up or breaks down tissue.

Advanced Usage

• "In a state of anabolism": Describing a physiological condition where constructive metabolic processes are dominant.
  • After a workout and proper nutrition, the muscles are in a state of anabolism, leading to growth.

Variants and Related Words

• Anabolic (adj): Pertaining to or promoting anabolism.
  • Anabolic hormones like testosterone stimulate muscle growth.
• Metabolism (n): The chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, encompassing both anabolism and catabolism.

Synonyms

• Biosynthesis: The production of complex molecules within living organisms or cells.
• Constructive metabolism: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the building aspect of anabolism.

Antonyms

• Catabolism: The metabolic process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• constructive metabolism