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The anabolic process is the creation of complex molecules from simpler ones using energy. For example, nucleotides (DNA's building blocks) can be used to make new DNA strands. On the other hand, the catabolic process is the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones. Sugar, for example, can be broken down to create energy.
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