Anabolic Pathways Share Which of the Following Characteristics

question 15

Multiple Choice

Anabolic pathways share which of the following characteristics?

• A)They are not dependent on enzymes.
• B)They are usually spontaneous chemical reactions that do not require an input of energy.
• C)They consume energy to synthesize polymers from monomers.
• D)They release energy as they degrade polymers to monomers.

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Production Costs

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Short-run Economic Profits

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Competitive Industries

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Allocative Efficiency

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