Metabolic Pathways Can Be Either Catabolic or Anabolic but Not

Question

Metabolic pathways can be either catabolic or anabolic but not both.

Accepted Answer

Metabolic pathways can be both catabolic and anabolic. Catabolic pathways break down molecules and produce energy, while anabolic pathways build up molecules using energy. Examples of catabolic pathways include glycolysis and the citric acid cycle, while examples of anabolic pathways include photosynthesis and protein synthesis.