Question

part a (1 of 8)
which molecule is metabolized in a cell to produce energy for performing work?
carbon dioxide
adp
phosphate
glucose

Explanation:

Cells metabolize glucose through processes like glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation to generate ATP, the energy - currency for cellular work. Carbon dioxide is a by - product of cellular respiration, ADP can be converted to ATP to store energy but is not metabolized for energy production in the same way as glucose, and phosphate is a component of energy - related molecules but not the main molecule metabolized for energy.

Answer:

D. Glucose