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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

The cell also must generate a number of intermediate compounds that are used in the anabolism and catabolism of macromolecules.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Glucose catabolism pathways are sequential and lead to the production of ATP.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Acetyl CoA can be used in a variety of ways by the cell, but its major function is to deliver the acetyl group derived from pyruvate to the next pathway in 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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