Which statement correctly describes metabolic reactions? Intermediary metabolism breaks down material and transforms fuels into cellular energy, whereas metabolism requires energy for biosynthesis. Metabolism breaks down material and transform fuels into cellular energy, whereas intermediary metabolism requires energy for biosynthesis. Anabolic processes break down material and transform fuels into cellular energy, whereas catabolic processes require energy for biosynthesis. Catabolic processes break down material and transforms fuels into cellular energy, whereas anabolic processes require energy for biosynthesis.