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Which of the following statements is not true about metabolism?

A. Older people tend to burn more calories than younger individuals.
B. Basal metabolic rate is the number of calories your body needs to perform basic daily tasks.
C. Muscle on the body burns more energy than body fat does.
D. One pound of muscle may lead to an extra 3,500 calories being used each month.​

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

Metabolism  is a collection of chemical reactions that takes place in the cells of body.

Adults have fast metabolism rate and younger people have slow metabolism rate.

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The statement which is not true about metabolism is as follows:

  • Older people tend to burn more calories than younger individuals.

Thus, the correct option is A.

What is Metabolism?

Metabolism may be defined as the set of chemical reactions that takes place inside the cells to perform all basic needs of the body.

As age increases, the accumulation of muscle tends to reduce, and fat increases in its concentration. This transformation slows down the process of calories burning as compared to the younger individuals.

Therefore, the correct option for this question is A.  

To learn more about Metabolism, refer to the link:

https://brainly.com/question/14422941

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