The chemical processes that occur in the body to maintain life are collectively called .
A
excretion
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B
digestion
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C
respiration
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D
metabolism
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Solution
The correct option is D metabolism The chemical processes happening in any living organism to maintain life is called metabolism. It is a combination of anabolic reactions (formation of substances) and catabolic reactions (breakdown of substances).