Examples of anabolism

Protein biosynthesis

• Protein biosynthesis is an anabolic process where smaller molecules like amino acids are linked together to form peptides and proteins.
• Protein biosynthesis is the process of synthesis of proteins that perform different functions in living systems.
• The process of protein biosynthesis occurs in two pages; transcription and translation.
• During transcription, a strand of mRNA is formed from DNA which contains the codes for the resulting protein.
• Transcription is followed by translation, where the mRNA moves to the ribosomes that read the sequence on the mRNA.
• Based on the sequence, tRNA brings amino acids to the ribosomes in the correct sequence to form a protein molecule.
• The proteins formed by this process are used for different purposes like a build-up of body mass, regulation of chemical reaction (enzymes), etc.
• Protein biosynthesis is anabolic as it results in the formation of proteins that are essential for the growth and maintenance of the living system.