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The sum total of all the chemical reactions occurring in our body is known as

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Biology The Living World MECEE - BL
Question

The sum total of all the chemical reactions occurring in our body is known as

Options
A

metabolism

Correct
B

growth

C

regeneration

D

reproduction

Solution

Catabolism – breakdown of substances eg., Respiration

Anabolism – Formation of substances. eg., Photosynthesis.

Catabolism + Anabolism = Metabolism.

These are defining features of all life forms.

Simultaneous Catabolism and Anabolism called as Amphibolism.

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