The cells in your body
A) are static once your body reaches maturity.
B) replace molecules throughout your life.
C) use energy when you are awake but not when you are asleep.
D) break down and rebuild proteins slowly over a matter of years.
E) release hydrogen from food and combine it with water to create carbon dioxide.

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Cells in the body continuously replace molecules throughout our lives. This is necessary for normal functioning, growth, and repair of tissues. This process is called cell turnover or cell renewal.

The Cells in Your Body