All the Chemical Processes That Take Place Within the Body

Question

All the chemical processes that take place within the body are referred to as its _______.
A) catabolism
B) metabolism
C) anabolism
D) energy

Accepted Answer

Metabolism refers to all the chemical processes that occur within an organism in order to maintain life. It includes the breakdown of molecules (catabolism) and the synthesis of new molecules (anabolism), as well as all the energy transfers and reactions that occur within cells. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.