Question
Biology Question on metabolism and the living state
Metabolism can be best defined as
A
the process in which a chemical is formed inside a body
B
the process in which a chemical is destroyed inside a body
C
the sum total of all chemical reactions occurring in a body
D
a complex construction process only
Answer
the sum total of all chemical reactions occurring in a body
Explanation
Solution
Metabolism refers the sum total of all the metabolic activities in body, i.e., anabolism and catabolism. Anabolism is a constructive process, while catabolism is a destructive process.