Question

In which of the following processes are large molecules broken down into smaller molecules

a. Vitalism
b. Anabolism
c. Dehydration synthesis
d. Catabolism

Answer 1

D is the correct answer. Metabolism is formed of two processes, anabolism, which builds new structures, for example, proteins, and catabolism, which breaks down existing structures. Catabolism breaks down large molecules like lipids into smaller ones like fatty acids.