anabolism /anab·o·lism/ (ah-nab´o-lizm) the constructive process by which living cells convert simple substances into more complex compounds, especially into living matter.anabol´ic
anabolism
anabolism [ah-nab´o-lizm]
anabolism (
·naˑ·b·liˈ·zm),
anabolism (
nab´lizm),
a·nab·o·lism ( -n b -l z m)n. The phase of metabolism in which simple substances are synthesized into the complex materials of living tissue. an a·bolic (n-b lk) adj. |
anabolism
[ənab′əliz′əm]
Etymology: Gk, anaballein, to build up
the constructive phase of metabolism characterized by the conversion of simple substances into the more complex compounds of living matter. Compare catabolism. anabolic, adj.
anabolism [ah-nab´o-lizm]
the constructive phase of metabolism, in which the body cells synthesize protoplasm for growth and repair; the opposite of catabolism. The manner in which this synthesis takes place is directed by the genetic code carried by the molecules of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). The “building blocks” for this synthesis of protoplasm are obtained from amino acids and other nutritive elements in the diet. adj., adj anabol´ic.
anabolism (
·naˑ·b·liˈ·zm),n constructive metabolism in which complex substances are synthesized from simple ones.
anabolism (
nab´lizm),n the constructive process by which substances are converted from simple to complex forms by living cells; constructive metabolism.
anabolism
the constructive phase of metabolism, in which the body cells synthesize protoplasm for growth and repair.
The manner in which this synthesis takes place is directed by the genetic code carried by the molecules of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). The 'building blocks' for this synthesis of protoplasm are obtained from amino acids and other nutritive elements in the diet.
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