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Introduction: Catabolic reactions can be defined as a type of metabolic reaction that occurs inside the cells. These reactions are also called breakdown reactions as the larger molecules are broken down into smaller particles with the help of such reactions.

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Which of the following statement is FALSE? a.Catabolic pathways are energetically favorable. b.All energetically unfavourable reactions have a positive delta G.  c.Reactions with a positive delta G can occur through reaction coupling with an energetically favourable reaction such that the overall delta G is negative.  d.Carbon monoxide is the most energetically favourable form of carbon under normal conditions.
Which of the following statements is TRUE considering SECONDARY metabolites:   a. Synthesized directly from secondary metabolites b.   Are used largely for their medicinal uses     c.   Are direct function in the main biochemical pathways   d. Involved in the primary life-sustaining processes
All are characteristics of catabolic reactions except a. have energy poor products b. capture energy in the form of ATP c. require coenzyme like NAD+ d. yield a greater number of products compared to anabolic reactions
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