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Catabolic reactions give out energy. They are exergonic. In a catabolic reaction large molecules are broken down into smaller ones. For example, the reverse of the condensation reactions described above, i.e. hydrolysis reactions, are catabolic.
Exergonic reactions are chemical reactions that release energy in the form of heat. Typically, this energy is released when bonds are broken. More specifically, in humans, these reactions are called catabolic, which means that the molecules are being broken down into smaller components.