Which of the following is NOT an example of anabolism?
A) synthesis of proteins from amino acids
B) synthesis of triglycerides from acetyl-CoA
C) synthesis of triglycerides from fatty acids
D) synthesis of glucose from glycogen
E) synthesis of glycogen from glucose

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Anabolism refers to metabolic processes that involve the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, usually requiring an input of energy. Choices A, B, C, and E all involve the synthesis of more complex molecules from simpler building blocks, and therefore represent examples of anabolism. Choice D, however, represents the breakdown of glycogen to release glucose, which is a catabolic process rather than an anabolic one.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Anabolism