Which of the following is an example of 'Anabolism'?
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Correct answer: Photosynthesis
Anabolism refers to biosynthetic processes where complex molecules are formed from simpler ones. Photosynthesis (forming glucose from CO2 and water) is an anabolic process, while the others listed are catabolic (breakdown) processes.
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