Which of the Following Statements is True of Anabolic and Catabolic

Question

Which of the following statements is true of anabolic and catabolic pathways?
A) Both of these are biosynthetic pathways.
B) Both of these are biodegradation pathways.
C) Anabolic and catabolic pathways are biosynthetic and biodegradation pathways, respectively.
D) These are completely identical and non-flexible pathways.

Accepted Answer

Anabolic pathways refer to the metabolic pathways that involve building larger molecules from smaller ones. These pathways require energy and are biosynthetic in nature. Catabolic pathways, on the other hand, are metabolic pathways that break down large molecules into smaller ones, releasing energy in the process. These pathways are biodegradation pathways. Therefore, option C is the correct choice as it correctly identifies the two types of pathways and their functions. Option A and B are incorrect as they only describe one of the two types of pathways. Option D is incorrect as it states that the pathways are identical and non-flexible, which is not true.