"Occurs when nutrient molecules enter the cell and undergo many chemical changes" is the textbook definition of:

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The definition given describes assimilation, which is the process that occurs after nutrients enter the cell and are used to build or repair cellular structures. Metabolism is a broader term that includes all the chemical reactions in the body, including both anabolism (building up) and catabolism (breaking down). Therefore, choices A and D are incorrect. Anabolism alone refers to the process of building up molecules, but the given definition suggests that there are also chemical changes involved, so choice B is also incorrect.

"Occurs When Nutrient Molecules Enter the Cell and Undergo Many