Catabolic

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A catabolic pathway is a chemical pathway which generates energy by degrading large [[Molecules|molecules]] (such as [[Carbohydrate|carbohydrates]] and fats) into smaller units (such as [[Monosaccharide|monosaccharaides]] and [[Fatty acids|fatty acids]])<ref>Biochemistry, 7th edition(2012).Stryer et al. Page 444</ref> it is often referred to as a degradative process<ref>Ibid, Page 730</ref> and this process is an oxidative reaction. The energy produced is normally in the form of [[ATP|ATP]]. In biological systems, catabolic pathways are usually coupled with [[Anabolic|anabolic pathways]] as they provide the energy needed for the [[Anabolic|anabolic]] reaction to occur<ref>Ibid, Page 444</ref> . Catabolic pathways are especially important in cellular [[Aerobic respiration|respiration]] particularly in [[Glycolysis|glycolysis]] and the [[Krebs cycle|Krebs cycle]]. Catabolic reactions produce energy, synthesise important monomers and provide reducing power, all of which are then used in anabolic reactions to produce macromolecules that are either functional, structural or for storage.<br>

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