Question

question 4
1 pts
what compound directly provides energy for cellular work?
c6h12o6
dna
fat
atp

Explanation:

ATP (adenosine - triphosphate) is the energy - currency of the cell. It releases energy when its high - energy phosphate bonds are broken, which can be used directly for cellular work such as muscle contraction, active transport, and biosynthesis. Glucose ($C_6H_{12}O_6$) is a source of energy but needs to be metabolized first to produce ATP. DNA is the genetic material and not an energy - providing compound. Fat is an energy - storage molecule and also needs to be broken down to generate ATP for cellular use.

Answer:

D. ATP