Which of the following is NOT a result of cellular metabolism?
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Correct answer: Deposition of sand on a dune
The deposition of sand on a dune is an external, physical process of accretion in non-living things. Protein synthesis, glucose breakdown, and ATP production are all biochemical (metabolic) processes occurring within living cells.
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