Question

Identify the anabolic process from the following.

• A. Respiration
• B. Photosynthesis
• C. Glycolysis
• D. Hydrolysis of starch

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

• Anabolism is the category of metabolism in which bio-molecules are synthesized. Whereas catabolism is breaking down of bio-molecules into simpler forms, mostly for the release of energy.
  
• During photosynthesis, carbohydrate is formed from carbon dioxide and water in presence of sunlight.
• Glycolysis is catabolic process releasing ATP.
• Hydrolysis of starch is the break down of starch into simpler monosaccharides using water.
  
• Respiration is the oxidative process releasing ATP. It has both catabolic as well as anabolic reactions involved hence it is rather considered as an amphibolic process.
  

So, the correct option is 'Photosynthesis'.