Which statement correctly describes 'Metabolism'?
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Correct answer: It is the sum of all chemical reactions in a living body
Metabolism is the sum total of all biochemical reactions in a cell or organism and is a defining feature of life. While isolated reactions can be performed in a test tube (in-vitro), these are living reactions but not living organisms themselves.
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