Which of the Following Is True of Metabolism in Its

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of metabolism in its entirety in all organisms?

• A) Metabolism depends on a constant supply of energy from food.
• B) Metabolism depends on an organism's adequate hydration.
• C) Metabolism uses all of an organism's resources.
• D) Metabolism consists of all the energy transformation reactions in an organism.
• E) Metabolism manages the increase of entropy in an organism.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap at a synapse between neurons, across which neurotransmitters travel to transmit electrical signals from one neuron to another.

Presynaptic Terminal

The part of a neuron that releases neurotransmitters to send signals to a neighboring post-synaptic cell.

Sarcolemma

The sarcolemma is the specialized plasma membrane surrounding striated muscle fiber cells.

Sarcomere

The fundamental unit of muscle structure that is responsible for muscle contraction, composed of myosin and actin filaments.