catabolites
/kəˈtæbəˌlaɪts/
noun
- Plural of catabolite; substances produced by the breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms.
- Plants also produce catabolites as they break down stored energy during growth.
- Different catabolites are released when the body breaks down proteins versus carbohydrates.
- The lab tested the blood sample for various catabolites to check the patient's metabolic health.