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Catabolic pathways result in _______________ of the molecules.(a) assembly(b) functionalization(c) conformation(d) disassemblyThe question was asked in a national level competition.My question is from Metabolism in chapter Bioenergetics, Enzymes, Metabolism, Genes, Chromosomes and Genomes of Cell Biology |
Answer» RIGHT option is (d) disassembly For explanation: CATABOLISM refers to the disassembly of COMPLEX molecules to form SIMPLER products. Catabolism hence serves TWO roles: providing raw materials for synthesis of products and making chemical energy available for survival of a cell. |
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