Asked in PMC Practice Test 18 (2021) 2021Moderate

In the first reaction of catabolism, _ free the _.

Correct answer: B. Protein, Amino acids

  • A. Fatty acids, Polysaccharides
  • B. Protein, Amino acids
  • C. Lipids, Glucose
  • D. None of these options are correct

Explanation

CATABOLISM: It is the breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones, together with the release of energy Catabolism breaks down large molecules (such as polysaccharides, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins) into smaller units (such as monosaccharides, fatty acids, nucleotides, and amino acids, respectively). Protein breakdown into amino acids. Hence, B is the correct option

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