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The term “metabolism” encompasses all chemical reactions occurring in a cell, and the two fundamental, opposing processes of metabolism are

A. Oxidation and reduction
B. Anabolism and catabolism
C. Hydrolysis and dehydration
D. Photosynthesis and respiration

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Metabolism is the sum of all cellular reactions. Catabolism is the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy. Anabolism is the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, consuming energy. Their regulation is central to life.

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  • Oxidation and reduction
  • Anabolism and catabolism
  • Hydrolysis and dehydration
  • Photosynthesis and respiration

Metabolism is the sum of all cellular reactions. Catabolism is the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy. Anabolism is the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, consuming energy. Their regulation is central to life.

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