Home Biology The Living World What is Living? In which of the following, metabolic reactio…
Biology The Living World What is Living? Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

In which of the following, metabolic reactions take place?

A
In living organisms only and
B
Both in living and non-living organisms
C
In cell-free systems
D
Both

Share this question

For Instagram sharing, use “Apps” on mobile or copy the link.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts
The correct answer is:
A

Metabolism is a defining feature of life, and it does not naturally occur in non-living systems — even if some reactions can be done artificially in a lab, that is not considered metabolism.

──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu

Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.

Write a Review

Share your experience with this question and solution.

Commentary

Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.

Student Reviews

What students say about this solution

No reviews yet. Be the first to write a review.

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

CG
CGP Question Assistant Question Bank + AI Help
Hi! Type your question or upload one screenshot. First I will search related questions from CGP Edu Question Bank. If none match, type YES and I will solve it with AI.
Upload only one screenshot at a time. Flow: Question Bank first → If not matched, type YES for AI solution.