Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Timberlake, Karen C.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321908449

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 18 - Section 18.1 - Metabolism and ATP Energy - Questions and Problems - Page 627: 18.1

Answer

First stage of catabolism involves the digestion of polysaccharides.

Work Step by Step

In the first stage of catabolism, polysaccharides are converted to glucose, fructose or galactose.

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