The breakdown of glucose to yield carbon dioxide, oxygen, and ATP can be described as ________.

A) anabolic and endergonic
B) catabolic and exergonic
C) anabolic and exergonic
D) catabolic and endergonic
E) anabolic and exothermic

Catabolic

Relating to or involving the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, often with the release of energy, part of the metabolic process.

Endergonic

Describes a reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings, typically in the form of ATP, and is not spontaneous.

Exergonic

Refers to a chemical reaction where energy is released to the surroundings, typically characterized by a negative Gibbs free energy.