Question

which of the following terms can refer to all of the chemical reactions occurring in a living thing?
a reproduction
b metabolism
c development
d homeostasis

Explanation:

Metabolism encompasses all chemical reactions in a living organism, including catabolic (breaking - down) and anabolic (building - up) processes. Reproduction is about producing offspring, development is about the growth and change of an organism over time, and homeostasis is about maintaining a stable internal environment.

Answer:

B. metabolism