Chemical Reactions That Can Proceed Toward Either Anabolism or Catabolism

Question

Chemical reactions that can proceed toward either anabolism or catabolism are called
A) glycolytic.
B) light-independent.
C) synthetic.
D) cyclic.
E) amphibolic.

Accepted Answer

Chemical reactions that can proceed toward either anabolism or catabolism are called amphibolic. These reactions are involved in both the breakdown and synthesis of complex molecules in the cell. Examples of amphibolic reactions include the citric acid cycle and glycolysis.