Which of the following is an example of anabolism?
A)production of acids
B)combining glucose molecules to form glycogen
C)hydrolysis of starch
D)breaking down glucose into two molecules of pyruvate
E)shivering to generate heat

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Anabolism is the process of building complex molecules from simpler ones, such as combining glucose molecules to form glycogen. A is incorrect because acid production is not anabolic, but rather a metabolic process. C is incorrect because hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler ones, which is the opposite of anabolism. D is incorrect because it describes the process of glycolysis, which is catabolic. E is incorrect because shivering to generate heat is a physiological response, not a biochemical process.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Anabolism