What does catabolite mean?
A catabolite is a molecule that is produced as a result of the breakdown of a larger molecule, often serving as a signal for the cell to initiate a specific response. In molecular biology, catabolites are often involved in the regulation of gene expression.
Example
"The researchers studied the role of catabolites in regulating the expression of genes involved in the breakdown of glucose."
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