A catabolic pathway may be which of the following? a. a set of reactions that combine monomers into larger, more energy-rich pol
ymers b. a set of coupled reactions that are endergonic c. a set of reactions that release energy that can be used to drive cellular work d. a set of reactions that form covalent bonds between molecules to store free energy
The correct answer is option c. "a set of reactions that release energy that can be used to drive cellular work".
Explanation:
Catabolism is a part of metabolism at which molecules are broken down into smaller units in order to release energy that could be used in other reactions that drive cellular work. A catabolic pathway follows catabolism criteria. Catabolic pathways are the opposite of anabolic pathways, at which large molecules are synthesized with the requirement of external energy supply.
Intermediates of nucleotide degradation that results from the breakdown of nucleotide does not just end in the bloodstream but undergoes certain salvage pathways before being converted to complete nucleotides
