Which of the following statements is NOT true about metabolism? A. Basal metabolism is the amount of energy needed for sustaining life. B. Basal metabolism is measured by the amount of calories burned when your body is inactive. C. Metabolism is influenced by nnumerous factors, such as heredity and age. D. Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults.

Karen is waiting by the lockers before school for her friend richard. they had agreed to look over the history review sheet together to be ready for the test later that day. richard shows up late with uncombed hair and wrinkled clothes. karen: "you're five minutes late and you look like a wreck! " richard: (slams his locker) "you know, i don't have time for this." karen: "fine! figure out the test on your own! "