AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which molecules are an essential component for energy production in animal cells?
A
carbohydrates
B
proteins
C
fats
D
fiber
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary source of energy for animals is carbohydrates, mainly glucose. Glucose is called the body’s fuel. The digestible carbohydrates in an animal’s diet are converted to glucose molecules through a series of catabolic chemical reactions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, are vital at every stage of life. They’re the body’s primary source of energy and the brain’s preferred energy source. Carbs are broken down by the body into glucose – a type of sugar. Glucose is used as fuel by your body’s cells, tissues, and organs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glycogen is a complex carbohydrate that is made by animals and fungi to store energy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mitochondria is responsible for the production of energy in the cell. Mitochondria is also known as the powerhouse of the cell. It has a double membrane-bound structure. They are found inside the cytoplasm of the cell and synthesize energy in the form of ATP molecules.

Detailed explanation-5: -Adenosine 5’-triphosphate, or ATP, is the most abundant energy carrier molecule in cells. This molecule is made of a nitrogen base (adenine), a ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups.

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