Lesson: Chapter 8 — Characteristics of Living Organisms

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What name is given to the sum of all the biochemical reactions occurring within a living body?

A Co-ordination B Respiration C Metabolism D Growth

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Metabolism. That is, anabolic and catabolic activity taken together.

Respiration is only one part of metabolism — the catabolic part. Co-ordination is the linking of organs, and growth is an increase in dry weight.

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