All of the following are characteristics of anabolism EXCEPT:
A)It involves synthesizing new biomolecules.
B)It primarily involves endergonic reactions.
C)It releases large amounts of energy.
D)An example of anabolism is linking amino acids together to form proteins.
E)An example is the formation of two ammonia molecules from one nitrogen molecule and three hydrogen molecules.

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Anabolism is a process of building complex biomolecules by combining smaller units. It is often an endergonic process, meaning it requires energy input. Therefore, option C is incorrect as anabolism doesn't release large amounts of energy. The other options are correct descriptions of anabolism. Option A, B, and D correctly describe anabolism as it involves synthesizing new biomolecules primarily via endergonic reactions, and an example of this process is linking amino acids together to form proteins. Option E describes a catabolic process, the breakdown of nitrogen-containing molecules into ammonia.

All of the Following Are Characteristics of Anabolism EXCEPT