The energy-burning aspect of metabolism.

[Gk. katabole, throwing down] Within a cell or organism, the sum of all chemical reactions in which large molecules are broken down into smaller parts.

antonym anabolism

1876, katabolism, "destructive metabolism," from Greek katabole "a throwing down" (also "a foundation"), from kataballein "to throw down," from kata- "down [..]

The process by which organisms break down substances into simpler forms. The opposite of anabolism.

The part of our metabolism that breaks down complex molecules and releases energy. Compare anabolism.

n. an aspect of metabolism which relates to the breakdown of larger, more complex molecules into smaller, simpler substances with a resulting release of energy. Specifically, carbohydrates (polysaccha [..]

chemical breakdown (pop)

That aspect of metabolism involved in the breakdown of complex substances into simpler substances. For example the oxidation of glucose into carbon dioxide and water (with the release of energy) in aerobic respiration.

Breakdown reactions of metabolism in which complex molecules are broken down into simpler ones.

the destructive metabolism of larger organic molecules into smaller constituents, usually with the release of energy (usually as ATP

The part of metabolism responsible for degradation of nutrients and energy extraction for the benefit of ATP production.

That part of metabolism that is concerned with degradation reactions.

biology/biochemistry - the process whereby large molecules are broken down; decomposition

the destructive metabolism of larger organic molecules into smaller constituents, usually with the release of energy (usually as ATP).

The process by which large molecules are broken down into smaller molecules. Catabolism is the opposite of anabolism and part of metabolism. Catabolic reactions release energy, some of which is used t [..]

(n) breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy

Cellular processes whereby complex molecules are degraded to simpler ones and energy is released. See also anabolism.

the breakdown of complex molecules into smaller ones, accompanied by the release of energy.

 degradation of food molecules that results in energy. Cauda:   

The metabolic process that leads to molecular breakdown. In the case of strength training, when your body is chronically

Metabolic degradation reactions, which release energy.

Catabolism is one of the two main processes in human metabolism, the other being anabolism. Catabolism refers to the process by which our bodies break down larger molecules into smaller molecules so t [..]

Degradation of chemical compounds into compounds having a lower molecular weight by enzymatic processes in living organisms.

The breaking down by organisms of complex molecules into simpler ones with the liberation of energy.

The biochemical process in which complex molecules are broken down for energy production, recycling of their components, or excretion.

The metabolic breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, often resulting in a release of energy.