Anabolism

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/anabolism

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the metabolic classification?Anabolic pathways are constructive and endergonic, requiring energy input
2. What is the biochemical role?Responsible for the synthesis of macromolecules like DNA, RNA, proteins, and lipids
3. Why does my body need anabolism?Anabolism helps your body grow, fix damaged tissues, and store energy. It makes the building blocks that keep cells strong and healthy.
4. How does anabolism use energy?Anabolism needs energy, which comes from ATP. ATP is broken down to give the power that drives the chemical reactions that build new molecules.

Metabolism: The complete set of chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life.
Biosynthesis: The complex process by which living organisms produce larger molecules from smaller ones.
Endergonic Reaction: A chemical reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings, typically requiring an external energy source.