The cellular process of breaking down large molecules into smaller ones is defined as
A)catalysis.
B)metabolism.
C)anabolism.
D)dehydration.
E)catabolism.

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The cellular process of breaking down large molecules into smaller ones is known as catabolism. Choice A (catalysis) refers to the process of facilitating a chemical reaction, while choice B (metabolism) refers to all of the chemical reactions that occur in an organism. Choice C (anabolism) refers to the process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones, and choice D (dehydration) refers to the removal of water molecules during a chemical reaction.

The Cellular Process of Breaking Down Large Molecules into Smaller