👉 Catabolic refers to a process in which an organism breaks down its own tissues or cells to produce energy. This is often associated with processes like respiration, where carbon dioxide and water are exchanged for oxygen. Catabolic pathways can be found in all living organisms, but they occur more frequently in animals than in plants.
Catabolic reactions involve the breakdown of organic molecules into smaller compounds that can then be used by other organisms or recycled as energy. For example, during respiration, glucose
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