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Discuss the Interrelationships Between Anabolic and Catabolic Pathways

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Discuss the interrelationships between anabolic and catabolic pathways. Provide specific examples in your answer.


Definitions:

Enantiomer

A molecule from a duo that resembles its counterpart as a mirror reflection but cannot be perfectly overlaid, similar to the relationship between the left and right hands.

Achiral Molecule

A molecule that is superimposable on its mirror image, lacking chirality or a distinct handedness.

Optical Activity

The ability of a substance to rotate the plane of polarization of polarized light, a property observed in chiral molecules.

Superimposable

Describes when two objects can be placed on top of each other, matching perfectly in shape and size.

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