All of the following are characteristics of anabolism EXCEPT:

a) It involves synthesizing new biomolecules.
b) It primarily involves endergonic reactions.
c) It releases large amounts of energy.
d) An example of anabolism is linking amino acids together to form proteins.
e) An example is the formation of two ammonia molecules from one nitrogen molecule and three hydrogen molecules.


Answer: c

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