Types of metabolism

 Types of metabolism

Metabolic reactions as a group may be categorized as 

·        Catabolism- It is the breaking down of compounds (Lyses) for example, the breaking down of glucose to pyruvate by cellular respiration 

·        Anabolism–It is the formation (synthesis) of compounds such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.

• ·        Amphibolism-The term Amphibolism is sometimes used for reactions which are both catabolic and anabolic in nature.

These enzyme-catalyzed reactions allow organisms to grow and reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to their environments. Usually, catabolism releases energy, and anabolism consumes energy. So during metabolism larger molecules are broken down into smaller molecules with production of energy or small molecule join to form larger molecules to form various structures.