Question

True or False: Cells make energy

Answer 1

False. Cells do not "make" energy; rather, they convert energy from one form to another. For instance, in the process of cellular respiration, cells convert glucose and oxygen into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is used as a form of energy. Similarly, in photosynthesis, plant cells convert sunlight into chemical energy stored in glucose. So, while cells do transform and utilize energy, they do not create energy from nothing.