ಅರ್ಥ : Breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : catabolism, dissimilation, katabolism
The synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy.
anabolism, constructive metabolism