All of the variety of events that convert food molecules to the energy needed for cell function together are called ________.
A) ketosis
B) metabolism
C) glucolysis
D) caloric conversion

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Metabolism encompasses all of the biochemical reactions and processes that occur in cells to sustain life, including the conversion of food molecules to energy. Ketosis specifically refers to a metabolic state in which the body burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates, while glycolysis is a particular metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose to produce energy. Caloric conversion is not a commonly used term in biology.

All of the Variety of Events That Convert Food Molecules