chemical reactions that result in the breakdown of more complex organic molecules into simpler substances.

Catabolic reactions usually release energy that is used to drive chemical reactions.

Energy made used for anabolic reactions.

Chemical reactions in which simpler substances are combined to form more complex molecules. 

Anabolic reactions usually require energy.

Anabolic reactions build new molecules and/or store energy.

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R=side chain

hydrogen (2) nitrogen