Question

how do the nutrients that enter our cells compare with the food we eat?
a. the nutrients that enter our cells are in the same form as the food we eat.
b. the nutrients that enter our cells are exactly the same as the food we eat, just smaller pieces.
c. the food we eat is broken down into individual, microscopic nutrient molecules which enter the cell.
d. the nutrients that enter our cells do not come from the food we eat.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Nutrients enter cells in a different form (broken down into smaller molecules) than the food we eat, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Nutrients are not just smaller pieces of food but broken - down molecules, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: The food we eat is digested and broken down into individual, microscopic nutrient molecules (like amino acids from proteins, glucose from carbohydrates) that can enter cells. This accurately describes the process.
• Option D: Nutrients do come from the food we eat (after digestion), so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. The food we eat is broken down into individual, microscopic nutrient molecules which enter the cell.