Which of the following statements best describe catabolic pathways? I. Catabolic pathways build larger molecules from smaller ones.
II) Overall, catabolic pathways release energy.
III) An example of catabolism is when starch is broken down into smaller units of glucose during digestion.

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Catabolic pathways involve the breakdown of larger molecules into smaller ones, releasing energy in the process. Statement II is correct because catabolic pathways release energy. Statement III is correct because breaking down starch into glucose is an example of catabolism. Statement I is incorrect because it describes anabolic pathways, not catabolic ones.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describe Catabolic Pathways? I