Respiration is an anabolic process.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

Catabolic process is the set of metabolic pathways that break down molecules into smaller units that are either oxidized to release energy or used in other anabolic reactions. Therefore, respiration is a catabolic process since it releases energy from simple sugar for carrying out life processes.

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