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Which of these is an example of catabolism?(a) Glucose to glycogen(b) Acetic acid to cholesterol(c) Glucose to pyruvate(d) Amino acids to polypeptidesI have been asked this question in an interview for job.This is a very interesting question from Biomolecules in division Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11

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Correct choice is (c) Glucose to pyruvate

Explanation: Catabolism is a TYPE of metabolism which involves the biochemical BREAKDOWN of larger biomolecules to SMALLER ones. Hence, the breakdown of glucose to pyruvate is an EXAMPLE of catabolism.



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