Growth, development and functioning of living body is due to
A. A group of organisms of different families with related characters is called Order.
B. The ability or tendency of a living organism, or cells, to keep the internal conditions in an equilibrium state, despite any changes in the external environment is called Homeostasis.
C. The sequence of biochemical reactions occur in the cells of living organisms, and that provide energy for vital processes like growth, development, and functioning of the body is called metabolism.
D. The process, involves the survival of living organisms in a new environment, by developing new changes in their bodies is called adaptations.
So, the correct answer is ‘Growth, development, and functioning of the living body is due to metabolism’.