Which Best Describes a Catabolic Reaction

question 23

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 building up of complex organic molecules from simple building blocks.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays a critical role in the function of the brain and muscles.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Proactive Interference

A phenomenon where older memories interfere with the recall of newer memories.

Retroactive Interference

A phenomenon where newly acquired information interferes with the recall of information learned previously.