Metabolism is the sum of catabolism and:
AAnabolism
BAutolysis
CApoptosis
DAdhesion
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Anabolism
1. Two opposite kinds of reaction are named.
2. One breaks down and one builds up.
3. Metabolism is the sum of all the chemical reactions involved in catabolism and anabolism.
4. So the answer is anabolism.
_Source: OpenStax 'Anatomy and Physiology 2e', Ch 24 'Metabolism and Nutrition'_
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