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OpenStudy (gokuporter):

Which example best demonstrates the concept of metabolism? A. The oils in a nut yield energy for the squirrel. B. In the fall, a bear builds a den. C. A person is shivering in the cold weather. D. A mold grows in a damp area.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i will be back in about 2 min, sorry

OpenStudy (gokuporter):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay back sorry

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what do you think it is

OpenStudy (gokuporter):

c?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you know what metabolism is?

OpenStudy (gokuporter):

not really

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The chemical processes occurring within a living cell or organism that are necessary for the maintenance of life. In metabolism some substances are broken down to yield energy for vital processes while other substances, necessary for life, are synthesized. Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/metabolism#ixzz30hSnkPYK

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So what is your new answer?

OpenStudy (dejavo):

A person is shivering in the cold weather because metabolism the physical and chemical processes in the body that convert or use energy when the person is shivering that is making energy because they are moving making the body warm.

OpenStudy (gokuporter):

d

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I would go with your first answer C. I was testing you and if you need an explanation look at dejavo's

OpenStudy (dejavo):

Thanks :)

OpenStudy (gokuporter):

i said c the first time anyways

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Good

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