Which of the following physiological changes is a result of anabolic chemical reactions?
A)The liver's conversion of a large carbohydrate molecule into its component parts
B)Enlargement of muscle tissue after 3 weeks of regular exercise
C)Breakdown of large food molecules within the lumen of the small intestine
D)Loss of body fat during a week of starvation

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Anabolic chemical reactions build larger molecules from smaller ones, which can lead to tissue growth and muscle enlargement after regular exercise. The other choices describe catabolic chemical reactions, which break down larger molecules into smaller ones for use as energy or building blocks.

Which of the Following Physiological Changes Is a Result of Anabolic