OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
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Question
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Which molecule, found in food, supplies the energy needed by organisms to perform life functions?
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salt
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fiber
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sugar
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water
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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: -Currently, cell biology is based on glucose as the main source of energy.
Detailed explanation-3: -Organisms mainly use two types of molecules for chemical energy: glucose and ATP. Both molecules are used as fuels throughout the living world. Both molecules are also key players in the process of photosynthesis.
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