Question

which three steps describe how an animal obtains and uses energy for growth?
first, an animal eats another organism. then, food is built into larger molecules. next, the animals cells use
molecules to make new cells.
first, food is built into larger molecules. then, the animal eats another organism. next, the animals cells use
molecules to make new cells.
first, an animal eats another organism. then, food is broken down into smaller molecules. next, the animals cells
use molecules to make new cells.
first, food is broken down into smaller molecules. then, the animal eats another organism. next, the animals
cells use molecules to make new cells.

Explanation:

Para que un animal obtenga y utilice energía para el crecimiento, primero debe consumir (comer) otro organismo (alimento). Luego, el alimento se descompone (digestión) en moléculas más pequeñas (nutrientes). Finalmente, las células del animal usan estos nutrientes (moléculas) para sintetizar componentes celulares y fabricar nuevas células, lo cual contribuye al crecimiento. En los otros opciones, el orden de los pasos no es correcto (por ejemplo, no se puede construir moléculas grandes antes de comer o de descomponer el alimento).

Answer:

Third option: First, an animal eats another organism. Then, food is broken down into smaller molecules. Next, the animal's cells use molecules to make new cells.