Anabolism
Anabolism is the set of metabolic pathways that build molecules from smaller units.[1] Enzymes take little molecules and stick them together to make bigger molecules. Some of these enzymes are anabolic steroids.
Anabolism Media
Schematic diagram showing anabolism and catabolism
The drawn molecules are in their neutral forms and do not fully correspond to their presented names. Humans can not synthesize all of these amino acids.
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References
- ↑ de Bolster M.W.G.. Glossary of terms used in bioinorganic chemistry: Anabolism (1997)International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. Retrieved 2007-10-30.