Question

characteristics of life iii
all the chemical reactions that occur in a cell are collectively called

multiple choice
mitosis.
photosynthesis.
metabolism.
meiosis.
cellular respiration.

Explanation:

• Mitosis is cell division for growth/repair.
• Photosynthesis is converting light to energy (in plants).
• Metabolism is all cell chemical reactions (anabolism + catabolism).
• Meiosis is cell division for gametes.
• Cellular respiration is energy production (ATP).

The question asks for all cell chemical reactions, so metabolism is correct.

Answer:

C. metabolism.