The molecule shown here is commonly used for energy to do cell work. A student measures the cellular contents over time and notices the cell is showing an increase in this molecule. What hypothesis is supported by the evidence that this molecule is increasing within the cell?

Question

The molecule shown here is commonly used for energy to do cell work. A student measures the cellular contents over time and notices the cell is showing an increase in this molecule. What hypothesis is supported by the evidence that this molecule is increasing within the cell?
Responses
A	As thermal energy is absorbed, ATP levels will increase.As thermal energy is absorbed, ATP levels will increase.
B	As photosynthesis occurs in the cell, ADP levels will increase.As photosynthesis occurs in the cell, ADP levels will increase.
C	As cellular respiration occurs in the cell, ATP levels will increase.As cellular respiration occurs in the cell, ATP levels will increase.
D	As cellular respiration occurs in the cell, ADP levels will increase.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The correct response that is supported by the evidence of an increase in the molecule commonly used for energy to do cell work (ATP) is:

C. As cellular respiration occurs in the cell, ATP levels will increase.

This is because cellular respiration is the process by which cells generate ATP, thus an increase in ATP levels indicates that cellular respiration is taking place.