noun
- a substance produced during catabolism, the breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- Glucose is broken down into catabolites that provide energy for cellular processes.
- The accumulation of toxic catabolites can damage cells if not properly eliminated.
- Scientists studied the catabolites produced during protein degradation.
- Certain catabolites serve as signaling molecules in metabolic pathways.
- The liver processes many catabolites before they are excreted from the body.
- Researchers identified several catabolites in the urine samples.