Statement $X$: All the various biochemical reactions occurring in every cell of a living organism are collectively called 'metabolism'.
Statement $Y$: Growth occurs when the rate of anabolic processes is greater than the rate of catabolic processes.

  • A
    Both Statement $X$ and Statement $Y$ are incorrect.
  • B
    Statement $Y$ is the correct explanation of Statement $X$.
  • C
    Both Statement $X$ and Statement $Y$ are correct.
  • D
    Statement $X$ is correct and Statement $Y$ is incorrect.

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Assertion : Smaller the organism,higher is the rate of metabolism per gram weight.
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