Which Statement BEST Summarizes the First Stage of Catabolism

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST summarizes the first stage of catabolism?

• A) Biomolecules are condensed in the first step.
• B) Biomolecules are hydrolyzed in the first step.
• C) Biomolecules are reduced in the first step.
• D) Biomolecules are hydrated in the first step.
• E) All of the above occur in the first step of metabolism.

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