MCAT Question A Day - 4/28/14 - Answer!

The most common catabolic reaction in the human body is:

A. dehydration.

B. hydrolysis.

C. condensation.

D. elimination.

B is correct. Answers A and C are anabolic reactions. Hydrolysis is used to break down triglycerides, proteins, carbohydrates, and is involved in nucleotide catabolism.

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