When food molecules, such as fats and carbohydrates, are broken to CO₂ and water, and the energy accumulated in their chemical bonds recovered, the energy is temporarily stored in an ______ molecule before it can be used in cellular work. A) adenosine biphosphate B) adenosine triphosphate C) adenine triphosphate D) adenine monophosphate

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The temporary storage of energy in cellular metabolism is done through adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is synthesized from food molecules during cellular respiration and is used as a source of energy to drive cellular processes. Hence, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the best choice as it is the molecule specifically responsible for storing and transferring energy in cellular metabolism.

When Food Molecules, Such as Fats and Carbohydrates, Are Broken