The Sum of the Thousands of Chemical Reactions That Occur

Question

The sum of the thousands of chemical reactions that occur within the body is called
A) oxidation.
B) metabolism.
C) hydrolysis.
D) phosphorylation.
E) reduction.

Accepted Answer

Metabolism refers to the sum of all chemical reactions that occur within an organism to maintain life. These reactions are involved in the breakdown of nutrients to produce energy and the synthesis of necessary compounds.