The process in which molecules are degraded to provide energy is known as
A)anabolism.
B)catabolism.
C)energism.
D)metabolism.

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Catabolism is the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy in the process. Anabolism is the opposite, it is the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy input. Energism is not a commonly used term in biology. Metabolism encompasses both catabolism and anabolism, as it refers to all the chemical reactions that occur in an organism to maintain life. However, the question specifically mentions the process of degrading molecules to provide energy, which is catabolism.

The Process in Which Molecules Are Degraded to Provide Energy