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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
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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- purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0009056
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- Category:Catabolism
- opposite of
- anabolism
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- Catabolism
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- Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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