Campbell Biology (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13409-341-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-13409-341-3

Chapter 8 - 8.2 - Concept Check - Page 150: 2

Answer

The figure mentioned shows the breakdown of glucose which is, by definition, catabolism. The reverse reaction would be anabolism, building up to glucose.

Work Step by Step

Fig. 8.5c shows a glucose molecule being broken down into water and carbon dioxide. First ask yourself whether something is being built up or broken down (anabolism or catabolism) and then relate one term to what is happening in the figure and the opposite term to the opposite direction.
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