Question

1. all chemical reactions within an organism are collectively referred to as: a) development b) adaptation c) metabolism d) homeostasis e) reproduction

Explanation:

Metabolism encompasses all the chemical reactions that occur within an organism, including catabolic (breaking - down) and anabolic (building - up) processes. Development refers to growth and differentiation, adaptation is the process of adjusting to the environment, homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment, and reproduction is the production of offspring.

Answer:

c) metabolism