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A balanced diet is important to provide the body with all the necessary nutrients to ensure physiological functioning. What is the name of the process where new organic molecules are synthesized?

a.aerobic metabolism
b.catabolism
c.anabolism
d.metabolism

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Answer:

Anabolism

Step-by-step explanation:

Anabolism

Anabolism is the process by which the body utilizes the energy released by catabolism to synthesize complex molecules. These complex molecules are then utilized to form cellular structures that are formed from small and simple precursors that act as building blocks. While catabolism is the breakdownn of complex molecules into less complex ones

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Answer: C. Anabolism

Explanation: The process whereby consumed food and drink is converted into energy is called metabolism. When the energy is created in the presence of oxygen through the combustion of fat, amino acid and carbohydrate, The process is called aerobic metabolism.

Catabolism occurs when large molecules split or broken down into smaller units which results in the release of energy.

Anabolism is process of synthesizing complex organic molecules from smaller ones with the aid of energy released during catabolism. It is the formation process of complex molecules.

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