Chemical Reactions in Which Simple Substances Are Combined into More

question 2

Multiple Choice

Chemical reactions in which simple substances are combined into more complex substances usually with the consumption of energy are collectively called

• A)anabolism
• B)catabolism
• C)metabolism
• D)oxidation
• E)all of the choices are correct

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