Question

Which of the following statements about metabolism is incorrect?
Select one:
a. Metabolism manages the utilization of materials and energy resources.
b. The uptake of water associated with the hydrolysis of biological ppolymers is part of metabolism.
c. Metabolism depends on a constant supply of energy.
d. None of these statements about metabolism is incorrect.
e. Metabolism is an emergent property of life at the level of organisms.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is (e) None of these statements about metabolism is incorrect. Although chemical reactions take place outside of living organisms, regulated metabolic pathways are unique to living organisms. ... Finally, metabolism utilizes water to break bonds in macromolecules through a process known as hydrolysis.