Question

why are cells like factories? * 1 point they take in materials and send out products they take in materials and break them down they produce items for sale

Explanation:

Cells take in nutrients (materials) and produce useful substances like proteins (products), similar to how factories take in raw - materials and send out finished products. The option of breaking down materials is more about digestion, and cells don't produce items for sale.

Answer:

they take in materials and send out products