anabolism

The processes of metabolism that result in the synthesis of cellular components from precursors of low molecular weight.
See also: catabolism
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143 (Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)) on page 146
PAC, 1993, 65, 2003 (Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)) on page 2013