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anabolism: see metabolism metabolism, sum of all biochemical processes involved in life. Two subcategories of metabolism are anabolism, the building up of complex organic molecules from simpler precursors, and catabolism , the breakdown of complex substances into simpler molecules, often ..... Click the link for more information. . anabolism a metabolic process in which complex molecules are synthesized from simpler ones with the storage of energy; constructive metabolism anabolism [‚an′ab·ə‚liz·əm] (biochemistry) A part of metabolism involving the union of smaller molecules into larger molecules; the method of synthesis of tissue structure. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The results
from these initial short-term studies suggested that long-term rhGH
administration might stimulate whole-body protein anabolism enough to
reverse the loss in lean body mass and muscle mass associated with
advancing age. The continued demand for glucose
and amino acids for fetal anabolism [tissue building] causes a state of
'accelerated starvation. The book first covers the chemical, physical and biological basics,
including wastewater characteristics, microbial metabolism, determining
stoichiometric equations for catabolism and anabolism, measurements of
mass transfer and respiration rates and the aerobic treatment of
wastewater loaded with dissolved organics. |
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