Question

Maryam eats an apple and starts thinking about how the enzymes in her mouth are breaking the large structure of the apple down into smaller, more simple structures. This is an example of

A. metabolism.
B. anabolism.
C. catabolism.
D. None of the above.

Answer 1

Option (C)

Step-by-step explanation:

Catabolism is usually defined as a metabolic activity where the complex food molecules are disintegrated into simpler molecules. This process results in the release of energy. This disintegration is facilitated by the enzymes that are present inside the mouth of an organism. For example, glycolysis is a process where the glucose molecules are disintegrated with the help of enzymes, and in return, it releases acid (pyruvic acid) and a certain amount of energy.

The above-given condition is an example of this catabolism process.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C).