Question

The combination of chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials as it carries out its life processes is called

Answer 1

OO! Metabolism !!

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me·tab·o·lism
məˈtabəˌlizəm/
noun

the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

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If you have a fast metabolism, your body easily processes nutrients into heat and energy, or into creating a strong body. If you've got a slow metabolism, you're storing—instead of burning—and more of your food ends up stuck to your thighs and belly as fat.

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