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Microbial metabolism

Catabolism (Dissimilation)
- Pathways that breakdown organic substrates
(carbohydrates, lipids, & proteins) to yield metabolic energy
for growth and maintenance.

Anabolism (Assimilation)
- Assimilatory pathways for the formation of key
products (cellular components).

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