Choose the pair of terms that correctly completes this sentence: Catabolism is to anabolism as _________ is to_________________

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Catabolism refers to the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy in the process (exergonic). Anabolism refers to the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy in the process (endergonic). Therefore, the pair of terms that best completes the sentence is exergonic (which describes reactions that release energy) and endergonic (which describes reactions that require energy).

Choose the Pair of Terms That Correctly Completes This Sentence