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

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Anabolism is the building up of complex materials from simpler ones such as food and oxygen, which is best described by option B. The other options do not accurately describe anabolism. Option A involves multiple functional activities of cells which may not necessarily involve building up of complex materials. Option C involves the breaking down and changing of complex substances into simpler ones, which is the opposite of anabolism.

Which of the Following Is the Best Description of Anabolism