There are different types of metabolic pathways – some are anabolic and some are catabolic. Anabolic – this type of pathway requires energy and is used to build up large molecules from smaller ...

Catabolic pathways involve the breakdown of nutrient molecules (Food: A, B, C) into usable forms (building blocks). In this process, energy is either stored in energy molecules for later use ...

An example of a catabolic reaction is the process of food digestion, where different enzymes break down food particles so they can be absorbed by the small intestine. Metabolic pathways can be ...