Catabolic pathways are usually regulated in response to the
levels of enzymes in the pathway.
end products of the pathway.
other metabolites that are limiting.
levels of the molecule that is to be broken down.
Catablic pathways are involved in breaking down of complex molecules into simpler ones. For the breakdown, the action of enzymes get necessary. So, the catabolic pathways can be regulated by decreasing or increasing the level of enzymes required for the pathway. If the availability of enzymes will be less, catabolism will be slowed down and vice versa.
Hence, the correct option is (a)
About the incorrect options-
(b) The end products of the pathway are simpler substances, so they cannot acts as regulators.
(c) Not a very sure regulator though.
(d) It depends on the activity of enzymes, as they are the regulators.
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