A rabbit eats a carrot for food. What happens to the molecules of the food?

A.

The molecules get converted to energy and other types of molecules.

B.

The molecules get converted to energy only.

C.

The molecules get completely eliminated by the rabbit as waste.

D.

The molecules get destroyed in the animal's body.

A

Explanation:

The carrots can have various percentages of different nutrient components from vitamins, carbohydrates, and proteins. The molecules serve different purposes in the rabbit's body. Proteins are usually digested into simple amino acids that can be used to make up other proteins. The carbohydrates are broken down into glucose that can be broken down do provide energy for the cells' biochemical processes. Excess glucose is turned into fats. Vitamins are absorbed and used for a myriad of functions such as ossification of bones.