Which of the following is true of catabolism?
A) It converts excess energy into large energy-storing molecules for later use.
B) It releases energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate.
C) It constructs proteins that repair damaged tissues in the body.
D) It uses energy to construct complex molecules from simpler ones.
B
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Most of our body water is excreted via the __________ as urine.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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