The Chemical Processes That Take Place in the Body Are

Question

The chemical processes that take place in the body are collectively referred to as its _______.
A) organelles
B) metabolism
C) catabolism
D) physiology

Accepted Answer

Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that take place in the body, including both anabolism (building up) and catabolism (breaking down) reactions. Organelles are specialized structures within cells that perform specific functions, such as mitochondria producing energy. Catabolism refers specifically to the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, whereas physiology is the study of the functioning of living organisms.