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catabolism

[kuh-tab-uh-liz-uhm] / kəˈtæb əˌlɪz əm /


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In the plant, then, lysine gets converted to pipecolic acid, and then this enzyme converts it to P6C, or Δ1-piperideine-6-carboxylic acid, yet another step in the lysine catabolism pathway.

From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2025

Protein catabolism provides a source of organic nitrogen.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

Thus, when relative levels of ADP are high compared to ATP, the cell is triggered to produce more ATP through the catabolism of sugar.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

The breakdown and synthesis of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids connect with the pathways of glucose catabolism.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013

With a normal catabolism, Gabbleism and babbleism, Snip, Snap, Snorum, Cut out his abdonorum.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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