Question

Are these statement true or false? -Autotrophs are living organisms that use methylated compounds as their sole carbon source. -Catabolic pathways, involved in the breakdown of organic nutrients, tend to show a divergent pattern.

Answer 1

The catabolic first statement is false.

Autotrophs use carbon dioxide as their carbon source.

The second statement is false.

Catabolic pathway is a convergent process. The anabolic pathway is the one that shows a divergent pattern.