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Also known as GO:0009056, breakdown, degradation, catabolism, catabolic system

thumb|250px|right|Schematic breakdown of large biomolecules to release energy for fueling the cell [[metabolism by producing ATP, the energy currency of the cell]] thumb|500px|Carbon Catabolism pathway map for free energy including carbohydrate and lipid sources of energy

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A catabolic process is when your body breaks down large molecules like carbohydrates and fats into smaller pieces, releasing energy that gets stored in a molecule called ATP, which powers your cells. This matters because without catabolism, your body wouldn't be able to extract the energy from food that you need to function.

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Subclass of
metabolism
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Catabolism schematic.svg
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topic's main category
Category:Catabolism
opposite of
anabolism
Commons category
Catabolism
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