Asked by aubrey

Living organisms must be able to obtain materials, change the materials into new forms, remove waste, and move needed material from one place to another. These activities require which of the following?

A.
carbohydrates formed from receptor molecules.

B.
the breakdown of energy-rich inorganic molecules.

C.
energy released from ATP.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C. energy released from ATP.

Explanation: Obtaining materials, biosynthesis, waste removal, and transport all require cellular work powered by ATP hydrolysis. Option B is too specific (not all organisms break down inorganic energy sources), and A is incorrect.