Which of the following statements is true regarding metabolic pathways? A) catabolic pathways are generally reductive while anabolic pathways are generally oxidative B) catabolic pathways use a wide variety of substrates to produce a small number of waste products. C) an amphibolic pathway is extremely wasteful because it simultaneously operates as both an anabolic pathway and a catabolic pathway. D) NAD⁺ is used as a reducing agent in catabolic pathways while NADPH is used as an oxidizing agent in anabolic pathways E) none of the above

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Catabolic pathways involve the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, resulting in the release of energy. They use a wide variety of substrates (such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) to produce a relatively small number of waste products (such as CO2, water, and nitrogenous waste). This statement is true as it describes the characteristics of catabolic pathways. The other choices have incorrect or misleading statements regarding metabolic pathways.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Metabolic Pathways