Question

Catabolic processes involve degradation of complex molecules into simpler molecules with the net release of chemical energy. catabolic processes involve degradation of complex molecules into simpler molecules with the net release of chemical energy.
a. True
b. False

Answer 1

The correct answer is: True.

 

Catabolism together with anabolism is a part of metabolism. It is the set of metabolic pathways in which the molecules are broken down into smaller units and the energy is released. Released energy of catabolism (in a form of ATP) is used for the maintenance and growth of cells. Examples of catabolic processes are glycolysis, the citric acid cycle or degradation of macromolecules: proteins into amino acids, lipids into free fatty acids...