Metabolism takes place in stages
A) because enzymes cannot catalyze the process efficiently
B) and allows for efficient production and use of energy
C) because large free energy changes cannot occur in living organisms
D) to use highly unreactive compounds

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Metabolism occurs in stages to allow for the efficient production and use of energy, enabling organisms to extract and utilize energy from nutrients in a controlled and stepwise manner, which helps to minimize energy loss and regulate metabolic pathways.

Metabolism Takes Place in Stages