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The set of reactions in a cell which hel...

The set of reactions in a cell which help in degradation of bigger molecules is called

A

metabolism

B

digestion

C

anabolism

D

catabolism

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D
The catabloic reactions involve the breaking down of big and complex molecules in an organism.
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