Question

tify whether the example describes an anabolic or catabolic pathway. anabolic pathway catabolic pathway answer bank a nucleic acid molecule is constructed from nucleotide subunits. photosynthesis generates storage carbohydrates from co₂ and h₂o. a lipid molecule is broken down into fatty acid subunits. glycolysis converts one molecule of glucose to two molecules of pyruvate.

Explanation:

Anabolic pathways build complex molecules from simpler ones, consuming energy. Catabolic pathways break down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy. Constructing a nucleic - acid molecule from nucleotide subunits and generating storage carbohydrates from CO₂ and H₂O in photosynthesis are building - up processes (anabolic). Breaking down a lipid molecule into fatty acid subunits and glycolysis (breaking down glucose) are breakdown processes (catabolic).

Answer:

Anabolic pathway: A nucleic acid molecule is constructed from nucleotide subunits., Photosynthesis generates storage carbohydrates from CO₂ and H₂O.
Catabolic pathway: A lipid molecule is broken down into fatty acid subunits., Glycolysis converts one molecule of glucose to two molecules of pyruvate.