OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following best defines metabolism?
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Substances enter and leave the cells
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All chemical reactions occurring in the cells of an organism
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Process of releasing chemical energy
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Producing new organisms
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The answer choice that best defines metabolism is (B). Metabolism is the sum of the chemical reactions that occur in each cell of an organism.
Detailed explanation-2: -They disassemble large molecules into simpler building blocks and then use those building blocks to create the new components they require. The breaking down of complex organic molecules occurs via catabolic pathways and usually involves the release of energy.
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