Which Best Describes a Catabolic Reaction

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which best describes a catabolic reaction?

• A) It involves the expenditure of energy.
• B) It involves the anabolic production of complex molecules.
• C) It involves the breakdown of life sustaining processes within cells.
• D) It involves the breakdown of large organic molecules to simple building blocks.
• E) It involves the synthesis of complex organic molecules from simple building blocks.

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