Which Term Refers to All of the Chemical Reactions of the Cell

Question

Which term refers to all of the chemical reactions of the cell?
A)catabolism
B)redox reactions
C)phosphorylation
D)metabolism
E)cellular respiration

Accepted Answer

Metabolism encompasses all of the chemical reactions that occur within a cell, including both catabolic and anabolic reactions, as well as redox reactions and phosphorylation. Cellular respiration is a subset of metabolism that specifically refers to the process by which cells generate ATP through the breakdown of glucose or other organic molecules.