The Term Metabolism Is Best Defined as

question 11

Multiple Choice

The term metabolism is best defined as .

• A)biochemical reactions involved in building cell molecules or breaking down molecules for energy
• B)the number of calories it takes to keep from shivering on a cold day
• C)a measure of carbohydrate utilization,typically involving measurement of calories
• D)the length of time it takes to digest and absorb fats

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Definitions:

Ends-Based Thinking

is a moral reasoning approach that focuses on the outcomes or consequences of actions to determine their ethicality.

Religious

Pertaining to the belief in and worship of a god or gods, a specific system of belief and worship involving a code of ethics, a value orientation emphasizing spiritual peace.

Secular

Not religious; not connected with a church, synagogue, mosque, pagoda, temple, or other religious institution.

Rationality

The quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic, often characterized by making decisions through systematic, logical, and objective criteria.