Which of the Following Is the Best Description of Anabolism

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of anabolism?

• A)functional activities of cells that result in growth, repair, energy release, use of food, and secretions
• B)building up of complex materials from simpler ones such as food and oxygen
• C)breaking down and changing of complex substances into simpler ones, with a release of energy and carbon dioxide

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Definitions:

Raw Materials

Basic substances in their natural, modified, or semi-processed state, used as inputs for production.

Annual Rate of Return

The percentage of profit or loss on an investment over a one-year period.

How Much Decision

A consumer's determination of the quantity of a good or service to purchase, balancing the marginal utility and the price.

Total Revenues

The total amount of money generated by a firm from its sales activities before any costs or expenses are subtracted.