The largest component of metabolism is
A) caloric expenditure rate.
B) metabolic equivalency rate.
C) base metabolic expenditure.
D) resting metabolic rate.

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Resting metabolic rate represents the energy expenditure of an individual at rest and accounts for the majority of their daily energy needs. It is therefore the largest component of metabolism. The other options (caloric expenditure rate, metabolic equivalency rate, and base metabolic expenditure) are not as comprehensive or accurate in describing the overall metabolic function of an individual.

The Largest Component of Metabolism Is