The breakdown of complex organic compounds into simpler ones is called

a) catabolism.
b) anabolism.
c) photosynthesis.
d) oxidation.


Ans: a) catabolism.

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A person with B positive blood will have

A. B antigens, antibodies to A, and no Rh antigens. B. B antigens, antibodies to B, and Rh antigens. C. B antibodies, antibodies to A, and Rh antigens. D. A antigens, antibodies to B, and Rh antigens. E. B antigens, antibodies to A, and Rh antigens.

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