The Sum of the Physical and Chemical Processes That Take

question 45

Multiple Choice

The sum of the physical and chemical processes that take place in a living organism to maintain life and produce energy is called:

• A) metabolism.
• B) digestion.
• C) phosphorylation.
• D) hydrolysis.

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