Which of the following is True of metabolism in its entirety?
A)Metabolism depends on a constant supply of energy from food
B)Metabolism depends on an organism's adequate hydration
C)Metabolism utilizes all of an organism's resources
D)Metabolism is a property of organismal life
E)Metabolism manages the increase of entropy in an organism

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Metabolism is a property of organismal life; it is the set of chemical reactions that occur within an organism to maintain life. While metabolism does require energy from food and proper hydration, it does not utilize all of an organism's resources. Additionally, metabolism does not manage the increase of entropy in an organism.

Which of the Following Is True of Metabolism in Its