Vanessa takes many vitamin supplements, claiming that they give her energy. She is mistaken because cells preferentially use ________ for energy.
A)minerals
B)amino acids
C)proteins
D)carbohydrates

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Cells preferentially use carbohydrates for energy, specifically glucose from carbohydrates. While vitamins and minerals are important for various metabolic processes, they do not directly provide energy to cells. Amino acids can be used for energy, but only in certain circumstances such as during fasting or prolonged exercise when glucose stores have been depleted. Proteins are primarily used for building and repairing tissues, not as a direct energy source.

Vanessa Takes Many Vitamin Supplements, Claiming That They Give Her