The Relationships between Catabolism, Anabolism and Metabolism

The Definition of Catabolism:

The metabolic breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, often resulting in a release of energy. 

Examples of Catabolism:

Glycolysis

Kreb's Cycle

Electron Transport Chain

The Definition of Anabolism:

The phase of metabolism in which simple substances are synthesized into the complex materials of living tissue

Examples of Anabolism:

Calvin Cycle

Cyclic Photosynthesis

Non-Cyclic Photosynthesis
















The Definition of Metabolism:

The total chemical reaction processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life

Catabolism + Anabolism = Metabolism