Which one of the following is TRUE regarding metabolism?
A) Metabolism involves about 200 different chemical reactions occurring in a living organism.
B) An anabolic reaction is one in which a large molecule is broken down into smaller molecules.
C) Linear metabolic pathways occur when the product of one reaction is used as the substrate of the previous reaction.
D) Catabolic pathways result in the release of energy.
E) Anabolic reactions generate molecules with decreased energy content.

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Catabolic pathways break down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy in the process.

Which One of the Following Is TRUE Regarding Metabolism