Question

Choose the pair of correct statements

i) Catabolic pathways release energy

ii) Anabolic pathways consume energy

iii) Catabolic pathways consume energy

iv) Anabolic pathways release energy

• A. i) and iii)
• B. i) and ii)
• C. iv) and i)
• D. ii) and iii)

Answer 1

The correct option is B

i) and ii)

Catabolic pathways constitute degradation and hence they release energy

Anabolic pathways lead to the biosynthesis of molecules so they consume energy.