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What is the correct definition of metabolism?
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A. The process of decomposing organic matter by bacteria, chemical
action, or heat.
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B. The replication of cells.
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C. The movement of a substance dissolved in a solution with a lower
concentration to a solution with a higher oncentration.
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D. The processes taking place in the cells of a living body which
extract, store, and use energy.
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preciousramabear
I believe your answer is D
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Among the options given, the one that presents the correct definition of metabolism is:

D. The processes taking place in the cells of a living body which extract, store, and use energy.

  • We can answer this question through elimination.
  • Letter A describes the process of decomposition. Letter B describes the process of replication. Letter C describes the process of active transport.
  • Letter D is the only one that refers to metabolism at all.
  • Metabolism concerns all processes in our bodies that take place in order to keep us alive.
  • It is through metabolic processes that we can transform food into energy, store that energy, and then use it.

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