Why Do Cells Make New Compounds

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why do cells make new compounds?

• A)to break them down into smaller compounds which liberates greater amounts of ATP
• B)new compounds contain more high energy bonds that can be used by the cell to fuel cellular metabolism
• C)new compounds are used to maintain and repair structures,support growth,and store nutrient reserves
• D)making new compounds generates heat which can be used to maintain body temperature
• E)making new compounds ensures that only one nutrient source is used by metabolic pathways to generate ATP

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