Which of the Following Is (Are)true for Anabolic Pathways

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is (are) true for anabolic pathways?

• A) They do not depend on enzymes.
• B) They are usually highly spontaneous chemical reactions.
• C) They consume energy to build up polymers from monomers.
• D) They release energy as they degrade polymers to monomers.
• E) They consume energy to decrease the entropy of the organism and its environment.

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Definitions:

Interpretation

An expression of the meaning or significance of a wide variety of experiences, situations, data, events, judgments, conventions, beliefs, rules, procedures, or criteria.

Inference

Identifies and secures elements needed to draw reasonable conclusions; it forms conjectures and hypotheses, it considers relevant information, and it reduces or draws out the consequences flowing from data, statements, principles, evidence, judgments, beliefs, opinions, concepts, descriptions, questions, or other forms of representation.

Spontaneous Generation

The outdated belief that living organisms can arise from non-living matter without any biological process.

Disconfirmed

Refuted or shown to be false, especially in relation to hypotheses or beliefs.