Digestive reactions where large molecules are broken down into smaller ones is called:
A) metabolism
B) catabolism
C) biosynthesis
D) anabolism

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Catabolism refers to the breakdown of larger molecules into smaller ones during digestion. Metabolism is a broader term that includes both catabolism and anabolism, which is the process of building larger molecules from smaller components. Biosynthesis specifically refers to anabolic reactions that produce complex molecules within an organism.

Digestive Reactions Where Large Molecules Are Broken Down into Smaller