Asked by Manyse

The process of breaking a complex substance down into smaller components is called what?
Answered by SraJMcGin
Analysis is probably the word you are searching for?

Sra
Answered by Dr Russ
As your subject is bio-chemistry, perhaps digestion?
Answered by DrBob222
or perhaps degradation?
Answered by bobpursley
or fractionalization?
Answered by GK
This looks like a poll. I vote for digestion. Well, [destructive] metabolism would work also. Study the assigned materials and let them be your guide.