Anabolic pathways involve the building up of complex molecules from simpler ones, which requires the input of energy. This energy is usually provided by ATP and other high-energy molecules. Anabolic pathways tend to be endergonic, meaning that they consume energy rather than release it. The building up of polymers from monomers is an example of anabolic pathway.

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Anabolic Pathways

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Anabolic pathways

A) consume energy to decrease the entropy of the organism and its environment.
B) consume energy to build up polymers from monomers.
C) do not depend on enzymes.
D) are usually highly spontaneous chemical reactions.
E) release energy as they degrade polymers to monomers.

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