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All of the chemical reactions in an organism for maintenance of life processes are called _____.

metabolism
oxidation
phosphorylation
activators

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Metabolism is the way we get energy and also every living creature. We need energy in order to live and well-function.
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Answer : The correct option is, metabolism.

Explanation :

Metabolism : It includes the chemical reactions which occur in an organism for maintenance of life processes.

There are two sub-categories of metabolism which are catabolism and anabolism.

Catabolism : It is a chemical process in which the breaking down of a chemical compound takes place.

Anabolism : It is a chemical process in which there is a formation of new compound.


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