Asked by Jay

Sugar molecules can be oxidized in the cells of animals. This oxidation releases energy for the animal to use. From what source do the cells get these molecules?
A.
air
B.
sunlight
C.
food
D.
water

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C. food

Animals obtain sugar molecules by eating food (carbohydrates). Air provides oxygen for oxidation, sunlight is used by plants to make sugars, and water is not the sugar source.