The Property of Organisms to Integrate Catabolic and Anabolic Pathways

question 99

Multiple Choice

The property of organisms to integrate catabolic and anabolic pathways to improve cell efficiency is called ______.

• A) metabolism
• B) amphibolism
• C) anabolism
• D) catabolism
• E) biosynthesis

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Definitions:

Adaptations

Traits or behaviors that have evolved in organisms to better survive and reproduce in their environment.

Inherited Characteristics

Traits or features passed on from one generation to the next through genes, including physical appearance, health conditions, and behavioral tendencies.

Biosphere

The global sum of all ecosystems, including all life forms and their relationships, from the deepest oceans to the atmosphere.

Asexual Reproduction

Reproductive process that does not involve the fusion of gametes and results in offspring genetically identical to the parent.