Which of the following is the best description of anabolism?
A) Functional activities of cells that result in growth,repair,energy release,use of food,and secretions
B) Building up of complex materials from simpler ones such as food and oxygen
C) Breaking down and changing of complex substances into simpler ones,with a release of energy and carbon dioxide

Question

Which of the following is the best description of anabolism?​
A) ​Functional activities of cells that result in growth,repair,energy release,use of food,and secretions
B) ​Building up of complex materials from simpler ones such as food and oxygen
C) ​Breaking down and changing of complex substances into simpler ones,with a release of energy and carbon dioxide

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Anabolism refers to the building up of complex materials from simpler ones such as food and oxygen, while option A describes the general functional activities of cells, and option C describes catabolism.

Which of the Following Is the Best Description of Anabolism?​

Which of the Following Is the Best Description of Anabolism?