Question

an example of anabolism is glucose oxidation to pyruvate. breakdown of starch or glycogen to glucose. atp formation oxidation of fats to carbon dioxide and water. none of a - d are examples of anabolism

Explanation:

Anabolism is the set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units and often require energy input. The breakdown of starch or glycogen to glucose is a catabolic process (breaking - down of larger molecules to smaller ones). Glucose oxidation to pyruvate is glycolysis, a catabolic process. Oxidation of fats to carbon dioxide and water is also catabolic. ATP formation can be part of both catabolic (energy - releasing) and anabolic (energy - consuming) processes, but in the context of these options, it is not a typical example of anabolism.

Answer:

NONE of A - D are examples of anabolism