The term "metabolism" refers to

A. all the chemical reactions in the body.
B. reactions involving the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones.
C. reactions involving the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones.
D. reactions involving the breakdown of complex molecules or the exchange of atoms between similarly sized reactants.
E. digestive system reactions that are either catabolic or exchange reactions.


Answer: A

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