_____ reactions break down food and release subunits that can be used in ______ reactions to make larger macromolecules.

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Catabolic reactions break down larger molecules into their smaller subunits, which can then be used in anabolic reactions to build larger macromolecules. This is the basis of metabolism, where catabolic reactions provide the energy and building blocks for anabolic reactions.

_____ Reactions Break Down Food and Release Subunits That Can