Question

The term metabolic rate reflects the ________.a. loss of energy to perspirationb. energy needed to make all organic moleculesc. energy the body needs to perform only its most essential activitiesd. loss of organic molecules in urine

Answer 1

The term metabolism is best defined as ________.

biochemical reactions involved in building cell molecules or breaking down molecules for energy

Metabolic rate is the rate of metabolism, the amount of energy used by an animal per unit of time. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy used daily by animals at rest.