Q.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct for metabolism ?
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a
It is the sum total of all physical reactions taking place inside a living system.
b
All plants, animals, fungi and microbes exhibit metabolism.
c
Isolated metabolic reactions non-vitro are not living but are non living reactions.
d
Non-living object exhibits metabolism
answer is B.
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Metabolism is defined as the sum total of all the chemical reactions occurring in our body. All plants, animals, fungi and microbes exhibit metabolism. Isolated metabolic reactions in vitro are not living things but are living reactions.
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