Question

How have you heard the word metabolism used in daily conversation? How does this usage differ from the actual definition of metabolism?

Answer 1

Answer:

Metabolism - the chemical process within a living organism in order to maintain life

Explanation:

The common use it 'my metabolism is really slow/fast', usually heard in fitness and diet communities. The biggest difference is that, while metabolism does deal with the burning of energy from food, it really covers the processes using all materials such as water, food, nutrients, and oxygen in the cells to produce the body's energy.