Question

1. what is the term that describes a collection of reactions necessary for the survival of living cells?

anabolism
metabolism
photosynthesis
respiration

Explanation:

Metabolism encompasses all the chemical reactions in living cells that are essential for life - sustaining processes like energy production and molecule synthesis. Anabolism is the building - up of molecules, photosynthesis is specific to plants for energy capture using light, and respiration is a part of metabolism focused on energy release.

Answer:

B. metabolism