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Decomposition Reaction (Catabolism)
Initial large molecule broken down into smaller structures.
AB → A + B
Synthesis Reaction
Two or more structures combined to form a larger structure.
A + B → AB
Anabolism
Collective term for all synthesis reactions in the body.
Catabolism
All decomposition reactions in the body.
Exchange Reaction
Most prevalent in the human body.
Groups exchanged between two chemical structures.
Has both decomposition and synthesis components.
AB + C → A + BC
Oxidation-Reduction Reaction
Exchange reaction where electrons moved from one chemical structure to another.
Oxidized
Structure that loses an electron.
Reduced
Structure that gains an electron.