Catabolize (Verb)
Meaning
Subject to catabolism.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The body needs to catabolize the stored glycogen during periods of low food intake to maintain energy levels.
- During intense exercise, the muscles catabolize muscle protein to release amino acids and maintain function.
- The cell will catabolize nutrients like carbohydrates and fats to produce the required ATP molecules.
- As bacteria grow in the soil, they catabolize fallen leaves and branches to release nutrients that facilitate growth.
- Autophagy allows cells to catabolize damaged organelles and recycle damaged cellular components to maintain cellular homeostasis.