Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Cellular Metabolism

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding cellular metabolism?

• A) A living organism decreases the entropy in its surroundings.
• B) During catabolism, heat is generated, and the cell uses this heat to perform work during anabolism.
• C) The heat released by an animal cell as part of its metabolic processes comes from the bond energies in the foodstuffs that are consumed by the animal.
• D) Living organisms defy the second law of thermodynamics, but still obey the first law.

---

Definitions:

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

A class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders.

Suicidal Thoughts

Thoughts about or an unusual preoccupation with suicide, which can range from a detailed plan to a fleeting consideration, indicating a potential risk for suicide.

Tyramine-Free Diet

A dietary regimen aimed at avoiding foods containing tyramine, recommended for individuals taking certain medications such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) to prevent adverse reactions.

Overgeneralization

A cognitive distortion involving making broad interpretations from a single or few events.