The Term Metabolism Refers To

Question

The term metabolism refers to
A)the reactions in the body that synthesize proteins and nucleic acids.
B)the reactions in the body that break down proteins and nucleic acids.
C)all of the chemical reactions in a cell.
D)the breakdown of glucose molecules to release energy.

Accepted Answer

Metabolism refers to all of the chemical reactions that occur in a cell. This includes both anabolic reactions (which synthesize complex molecules like proteins and nucleic acids) and catabolic reactions (which break down complex molecules into simpler ones, like the breakdown of glucose to release energy).