Which of the following generalizations concerning motor proteins is correct?
A)They convert chemical energy into kinetic energy.
B)They convert chemical energy into potential energy.
C)They convert kinetic energy into chemical energy.
D)They convert kinetic energy into rotational energy.
E)They convert potential energy into chemical energy.

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Motor proteins, such as myosin and kinesin, use the energy from the breakdown of ATP to generate kinetic energy and perform work, such as muscle contraction and intracellular transport. Therefore, they convert chemical energy into kinetic energy.

Which of the Following Generalizations Concerning Motor Proteins Is Correct