Metabolic reactions that require energy and result in the biosynthesis of needed compounds An example of this is photosynthesis, in which solar energy is incorporated into complex compounds such as glucose and its derivatives
Anabolism is the constructive metabolic process by which simple substances such as amino acids are converted into complex compounds of living matter such as muscle This process requires energy
Metabolic processes involved in the synthesis of cell constituents from simpler molecules An anabolic process usually requires energy
Chemical reaction in which simpler substances are combined to form more complex substances, resulting in the storage of energy, the production of new cellular material, and growth
Affects digestive system and nutrition due to its ability to promote tissue growth, especially the synthesis of proteins Also able to affect endocrine system and hormone function as tissue growth is largely hormone regulated to top of page
characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism; "some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily" of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism