Read the following statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1 - Breakdown of complex molecules into simpler molecules is called Catabolism.
Statement 2 - It is also known as constructive metabolism.
Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect.
Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct.
Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
The breakdown of complex molecules into simpler molecules is called Catabolism. It is also known as destructive metabolism. Hence, the correct option is (a).