Which of the following statements best describes metabolism in its entirety in all organisms?
A) Metabolism depends on a constant supply of energy from food.
B) Metabolism uses all of an organism's resources.
C) Metabolism consists of all the energy transformation reactions in an organism.
D) Metabolism manages the increase of entropy in an organism.

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Metabolism encompasses all the biochemical reactions involved in maintaining the living state of the cells and the organism. These reactions include both the breakdown of molecules to generate energy (catabolism) and the synthesis of all compounds needed by the cells (anabolism), thus involving energy transformation processes.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Metabolism in Its