Which of the following is an example of catabolism?

A) Glycolysis
B) Synthesis of ATP
C) Production of hormones
D) Maintaining cell structure
E) Protein synthesis

Catabolism

The metabolic process that breaks down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy and forming waste products, part of the body's metabolism.

Glycolysis

Glycolysis is a metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, yielding energy in the form of ATP.