Question

Catabolic processes ___ .

• A. make complex molecules from simpler ones
• B. break complex molecules into simpler ones
• C. occur only in autotrophs
• D. occur only in heterotrophs

Answer 1

The correct option is B

break complex molecules into simpler ones

Metabolism comprises of two major parts; anabolism and the other catabolism. The Catabolism process is the action of the set of metabolic pathways that breaks down molecules into smaller units that are either oxidized to release energy or used in other anabolic reactions.