The process by which complex molecules are broken down into simpler ones for the body's use is called
A)metabolism.
B)catabolism.
C)anabolism.
D)glucogenesis.
E)gluconeogenesis.

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Catabolism is defined as the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones for the body's use. Metabolism, on the other hand, encompasses all chemical reactions in the body including catabolism, anabolism (building up of complex molecules from simple ones), and other processes such as cellular respiration and digestion. Glucogenesis and gluconeogenesis are specific processes related to the production of glucose in the body, but not the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones.

The Process by Which Complex Molecules Are Broken Down into Simpler