Question

Select the incorrect statement from the following :
(i) Biomolecules are in metabolic flux in the living state .
(ii) Living process is a constant effort to prevent falling into equilibrium
(iii) Metabolism provides a mechanism for the production of energy
(iv) Living state and metabolism is synonymous

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct option is

D

Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

The living systems maintain the concentration of bio-molecules because they are in metabolic flux, always remaining in non-equilibrium steady state where equilibrium is seldom achieved. No work can be carried out in equilibrium state. Therefore, living systems are regularly receiving an input of energy to prevent reaching an equilibrium and remain always in non-equilibrium steady state. Energy is obtained from metabolism. Metabolism and living state are therefore, complementary and synonymous.

So, the correct answer is 'Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect'.