All Chemical Transformations and Other Work Done in an Organism

question 82

Multiple Choice

All chemical transformations and other work done in an organism contribute to its

• A) mechanical work.
• B) synthesis.
• C) breakdown.
• D) metabolism.
• E) electrical work.

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Definitions:

Nonrenewable Resources

Natural resources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, that cannot be replenished in a short period of time and will eventually deplete.

Sustainable Resources

Natural resources that are used in a manner that satisfies current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Hunger-Related Diseases

Illnesses that result directly or indirectly from insufficient food intake or poor nutritional quality.

Malnutrition

A condition that arises from eating a diet in which nutrients are either not enough or are too much, causing health problems related to undernourishment or overnutrition.