True or False: A contradiction in the understanding of mass increase in organisms relates to cellular metabolism.

The assertion is true because a contradiction regarding mass increase in organisms can indeed be linked to cellular metabolism. When organisms grow, they increase in mass. This growth is facilitated by the processes of cellular metabolism, which involves the conversion of nutrients into energy and new cellular material.

During metabolism, various biological processes such as cellular respiration and biosynthesis occur, leading to the incorporation of mass from the environment, primarily through food intake. This is where the contradiction arises: on one hand, it seems intuitive that mass should come solely from the food consumed; however, metabolic processes also involve energy transformations that complicate the straightforward accumulation of mass.

Moreover, there are nuances in how different organisms conduct metabolism and grow, potentially leading to varied interpretations or misunderstandings of mass gain across different life forms. The complexity of these processes reflects the broader implications of metabolism on growth and mass, reinforcing the truth of the statement regarding the interconnection between metabolism and mass increase in organisms.