The use of compartmentation for the simultaneous but independent regulation of anabolic and catabolic pathways occurs generally in eukaryotes but not in prokaryotes.

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Compartmentation, or the physical separation of different metabolic pathways within a cell, is more common in eukaryotes than prokaryotes. This allows for the regulation of anabolic (building up) and catabolic (breaking down) pathways to occur independently and simultaneously. Prokaryotes tend to have less elaborate compartmentalization and rely on other mechanisms for regulation.

The Use of Compartmentation for the Simultaneous but Independent Regulation