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How have you heard the word metabolism used in daily conversation? How does this usage differ from the actual
definition of metabolism?

Answer 1

Answer:Metabolism is often used in ads for exercise products or diet pills, which claim that they will boost metabolism to help people lose weight. In this context, metabolism is used only to describe weight loss or gain. This interpretation differs greatly from the actual definition of metabolism, which describes all the chemical reactions that occur within a cell.

Answer 2

In daily conversation, metabolism tends to be used to refer to the word "digestion." However, its actual definition is the sum of all chemical reactions that occurs in an organism to maintain life and not just digestion.