The diversity of life introduction

Question 1

What does metabolism include?

Answer 1

It includes reactions and processes such as growth, movement, response, respiration and excretion.

Question 2

What are metabolic reactions controlled by?

Answer 2

Metabolic reactions are controlled by chemicals called enzymes.

Question 3

Name an organism with a fast-acting metabolism and a slow-acting metabolism

Answer 3

fast-acting metabolism- mice

slow-acting metabolism- tortoises