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Question
________ is the capacity of cells to extract energy from sources in the environment and use it to grow, live and reproduce
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Metabolism is the totality of an organism's chemical reactions. It is an emergent property of life that arises from interactions between molecules. It consists of energy-releasing (catabolic) and energy-consuming (anabolic) pathways that allow organisms to extract and use energy from their environment.
Hint
This term encompasses all the chemical processes that allow an organism to live and grow.