The Sum Total of All Chemical Reactions Occurring in a Cell

Question

The sum total of all chemical reactions occurring in a cell is called
A)anabolism.
B)catabolism.
C)metabolism.
D)None of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Metabolism is the sum total of all chemical reactions that occur in a cell, including both anabolic and catabolic reactions. Anabolism refers specifically to the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, while catabolism refers specifically to the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones. Therefore, neither A nor B would be a correct answer on their own.