Question

the breakdown of peptidoglycan to n - acetylmuramic acid, n - acetylglucosamine, and peptides is an example of

multiple choice

fermentation
synthesis
catabolism
phosphorylation
anabolism

Explanation:

Catabolism is the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones. Here, peptidoglycan (a complex molecule) is broken down into N - acetylmuramic acid, N - acetylglucosamine, and peptides. Fermentation is a type of catabolic process but focuses on energy - production in anaerobic conditions. Synthesis is building up molecules. Phosphorylation involves adding a phosphate group. Anabolism is the building of complex molecules from simpler ones, opposite of catabolism.

Answer:

C. catabolism