Overview of Animals — Quiz

Question 7 • TPS EdX Biology

Which three steps describe how an animal obtains and uses energy for growth?

Answer

First, food is built into larger molecules. Then, the animal eats another organism. Next, the animal’s cells use molecules to make new cells.

First, an animal eats another organism. Then, food is broken down into smaller molecules. Next, the animal’s cells use molecules to make new cells.

First, food is broken down into smaller molecules. Then, the animal eats another organism. Next, the animal’s cells use molecules to make new cells.

First, an animal eats another organism. Then, food is built into larger molecules. Next, the animal’s cells use molecules to make new cells.

Explanation

An animal first obtains food by eating another organism. Digestion then breaks the food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and used by the animal’s cells. Those molecules provide materials and energy for making new cells and supporting growth, so choice B gives the correct order.

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