alleryCatabolic processes are those that
ABreak down compounds and release energy
BBuild complex molecules using energy
CUse only oxygen for the reactions
DHappen only at night with no oxygen
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Break down compounds and release energy
1. The chapter defines anabolic as constructive and catabolic as destructive.
2. Catabolism is the breakdown of compounds.
3. It releases energy for the body to use.
4. So option A is correct.
_Source: Selina Concise Biology Class 9, Ch 7 Respiration in Plants (Mistral OCR'd PDF), section 7.1 catabolism_
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