Metabolic reactions fall under two general categories: anabolic and catabolic. What type of chemical reactions are these two classes of metabolic reactions?  

A. Anabolic reactions are endergonic reactions, whereas catabolic reactions are exergonic.
B. Both anabolic and catabolic reactions are exergonic.
C. Anabolic reactions are exergonic reactions, whereas catabolic reactions are endergonic.
D. Both anabolic and catabolic reactions are endergonic.


Answer: A

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