Synthesis of Complex Molecules from Simpler Ones with the Input

question 20

Multiple Choice

Synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones with the input of energy is called ______.

• A)metabolism
• B)anabolism
• C)catabolism
• D)amphibolism

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Definitions:

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