Anabolic pathways share which of the following characteristics?
A)They are not dependent on enzymes.
B)They are usually spontaneous chemical reactions that do not require an input of energy.
C)They consume energy to synthesize polymers from monomers.
D)They release energy as they degrade polymers to monomers.

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Anabolic pathways involve the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, which requires the input of energy. This energy is typically consumed through the use of enzymes to catalyze chemical reactions that link monomers together to form polymers. Therefore, option C correctly describes this process, while options A and B are incorrect. Option D describes catabolic pathways, which involve the degradation of polymers into monomers and the release of energy.

Anabolic Pathways Share Which of the Following Characteristics