Question

all organisms need food for energy. but how does an organisms body actually get energy out of food?
food supplies an organism with many small, energy - rich molecules. these molecules are taken in by the organisms cells. inside cells, the molecules from food are broken down to release energy that cells can use. this energy powers cell processes that allow the entire organism to grow and live.
select all the true statements.
cells usually take in large food molecules.
the process of breaking down food molecules can release energy.
molecules from food can provide energy to cells.
cells use energy to promote the organisms growth.

Explanation:

• The text states that food supplies small energy - rich molecules, not large ones. So the statement "Cells usually take in large food molecules" is false.
• It is clearly mentioned that molecules from food are broken down to release energy. So "The process of breaking down food molecules can release energy" is true.
• Since food molecules are broken down to release energy for cells, "Molecules from food can provide energy to cells" is true.
• The text says the energy powers cell processes that allow the organism to grow. So "Cells use energy to promote the organism’s growth" is true.

Answer:

• The process of breaking down food molecules can release energy.
• Molecules from food can provide energy to cells.
• Cells use energy to promote the organism’s growth.