Which of the Following Is True for Anabolic Pathways

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is 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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