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catabolise

/kəˈtæb.ə.laɪz/

Tradução: Verbo usado em bioquímica para descrever o processo metabólico de quebra de moléculas complexas em moléculas mais simples, com liberação de energia.

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/kəˈtæb.ə.laɪz/C2formalscientific
  • ptVerbo usado em bioquímica para descrever o processo metabólico de quebra de moléculas complexas em moléculas mais simples, com liberação de energia.

A verb used in biochemistry to describe the metabolic process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy.

  1. Break down complex moleculesC1formalscientific

    To subject a substance to catabolism, the metabolic process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones to release energy.

    ptDecompor moléculas complexas

    • The body catabolises carbohydrates into glucose for energy.
    • During fasting, the liver catabolises stored fat.
    • Enzymes help catabolise proteins into amino acids.

    Sinônimosbreak downdecomposedegrademetabolize

    Antônimossynthesise

Formas
  • catabolised past participle
  • catabolized past participle
  • catabolised past simple
  • catabolized past simple
  • catabolising present participle
  • catabolizing present participle
  • catabolises third person singular
  • catabolizes third person singular