Which term most precisely describes the cellular process of breaking down large molecules into smaller ones? Naim 23:20 AP Biology Chapter 8 Which term most precisely describes the cellular process of breaking down large molecules into smaller ones? a.) anabolism (anabolic pathways) b.) metabolism c.) dehydration d.) catabolism (catabolic pathways) Answer: D Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+