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Metabolism is defined as the sum of all chemical processes that take place in the body as they relate to the movement of nutrients in the blood after digestion, resulting in growth, energy, release of wastes, and other bodily functions.
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The sum of all chemical reactions that take place within an organism is known as metabolism.