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cherise1989

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Which cellular organelles are responsible for converting the energy in glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids into ATP, a form of energy that the cells can use?
 a. Peroxisomes
  b. Lysosomes
  c. Mitochondria
  d. Ribosomes

Question 2

The hormone insulin, which is produced by the cells of the pancreas, is released into the surrounding extracellular fluid by an energy-requiring process called _____.
 a. exocytosis
  b. secretion
  c. emission
  d. endocytosis


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recede

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a


cherise1989

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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