(thing) by BioTech Thu Aug 15 2002 at 0:27:07
Having the effect of breaking down complex substances into simple substances; in biochemistry, it specifically refers to the energy-producing breakdown of nutrient molecules.

From the BioTech Dictionary at http://biotech.icmb.utexas.edu/. For further information see the BioTech homenode.

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