NEETBotanyRespiration in Plants
Concepts in Respiration Explanation A. Anabolic Process 1. Breakdown of substrates like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for energy production. B. Catabolic Process 2. Synthesis of complex molecules, such as fatty acids and proteins, from simpler compounds. C. Amphibolic Pathway 3. A pathway involved in both anabolism and catabolism. D. Respiratory Intermediates 4. Links between breakdown (catabolism) and synthesis
Options
- AA - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4
- BA - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3
- CA - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2
- DA - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1
Correct answer
A. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4
Step-by-step solution
A - 2: An anabolic process involves the synthesis of complex molecules, such as fatty acids and proteins, from simpler compounds. B - 1: A catabolic process involves the breakdown of substrates like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for energy production. C - 3: The respiratory pathway is considered an amphibolic pathway because it participates in both anabolic and catabolic processes. D - 4: Respiratory intermediates act as links between breakdown (catabolism) and synthesis (anabolism) processes.