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A series of enzymes catalyze the reaction X → Y → Z → A. Product A binds to the enzyme that converts X to Y at a position remote from its active site. This binding decreases the activity of the enzyme.
-Which term most precisely describes the cellular process of breaking down large molecules into smaller ones?
A) catabolism (catabolic pathways)
B) metabolism
C) anabolism (anabolic pathways)
D) dehydration

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Catabolism is the process of breaking down large molecules into smaller ones. This definition fits the scenario described in the question, where the reaction X → Y → Z → A involves the breakdown of the initial molecule X into smaller molecules Y and Z, which then continue to break down into the final product, A.

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