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catabolism

[kuh-tab-uh-liz-uhm] / kəˈtæb əˌlɪz əm /
NOUN
assimilation
Synonyms
STRONG
anabolism consumption digestion ingestion inhalation metabolism
WEAK
soaking up taking in

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Catabolism is the process by which larger more complex substances are broken down into smaller simpler molecules.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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Cell Biology - High School

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