Which of the Following Is a Characteristic Feature of Anabolic

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of anabolic pathways?

• A) They are usually spontaneous chemical reactions.
• B) They consume energy to build up polymers from monomers.
• C) They release energy by degrading polymers to monomers.
• D) They decrease the entropy of the organism and its environment.

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