which of the following reactions or pathways is catabolic?
A) Converting glucose to carbon dioxide and water (cellular respiration).
B)Making starch from many glucose molecules.
C)Photosynthesis: which builds glucose from carbon dioxide using energy from light.
D)Making ATP from ADP and Phosphate.

Question

which of the following reactions or pathways is catabolic?
A) Converting glucose to carbon dioxide and water (cellular respiration).
B)Making starch from many glucose molecules.
C)Photosynthesis: which builds glucose from carbon dioxide using energy from light.
D)Making ATP from ADP and Phosphate.

aaronq · Answer

metabolism is divided into 2 parts, catabolism and anabolism.

cata = breakdown   (provides energy)

ana = build up      (requires energy)

A) Converting glucose to carbon dioxide and water (cellular respiration) is catabolic (breaking down glucose).