Which term means the sum of all the physical and chemical processes that take place in living organisms?
A) Metabolism
B) Anabolism
C) Ingestion
D) Absorption

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Metabolism refers to the total of all biochemical processes involved in maintaining the living state of the cells and the organism. It includes both anabolism (the building up of substances) and catabolism (the breaking down of substances).

Which Term Means the Sum of All the Physical and Chemical