Assertion: catabolism | /r/HasProperty | degradative reaction
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text: Anabolism is a synthesis reaction while catabolism is a degradative reaction.
text: Anabolism (synthetic reactions) is analogous to pushing the rock uphill, catabolism (degradative reactions) is analogous to the rock rolling downhill; Photosynthesis (an anabolic process) is analogous to pushing the rock uphill, respiration (a catabolic process) is analogous to the rock rolling downhill; The energy required to push the rock (glucose) uphill comes from light (radiant energy); The release of energy from glucose rolling downhill is coupled to ATP production (ca.