meaning of katabolism
1. Destructive or downward metabolism; regressive metamorphism; -- opposed to anabolism. See Disassimilation.
2. breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy
1. Destructive or downward metabolism; regressive metamorphism; -- opposed to anabolism. See Disassimilation.
2. breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy