Which of the following is true of metabolism in its entirety in all organisms?
A) Metabolism depends on a constant supply of energy from food.
B) Metabolism depends on an organism's adequate hydration.
C) Metabolism uses all of an organism's resources.
D) Metabolism consists of all the energy transformation reactions in an organism.
E) Metabolism manages the increase of entropy in an organism.

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Metabolism refers to all the chemical reactions that occur in an organism to maintain life. This includes energy transformation reactions such as cellular respiration, as well as biosynthesis reactions such as the synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids. Therefore, option D, "Metabolism consists of all the energy transformation reactions in an organism," is the correct answer. The other options are not entirely accurate.

Which of the Following Is True of Metabolism in Its