The Removal of Wastes Produced by Metabolic Reactions Is

Question

The removal of wastes produced by metabolic reactions is
A)metabolism.
B)absorption.
C)assimilation.
D)excretion.

Accepted Answer

Excretion is the removal of wastes produced by metabolic reactions. Metabolism is the whole set of chemical reactions that occur in the body, absorption is the process of taking in nutrients, and assimilation is the process of using those nutrients to build new tissues.