Which statement correctly describes what happens to molecules in fruit after the orangutan eats it? Circle the letter of the correct answer. A. The molecules in the fruit do not change when eaten. B. There is an increase in the number of molecules after the fruit is broken down. C. The molecules are rearranged to form a new substance using the same amount of matter. D. There are fewer molecules from the fruit after it is eaten because it has undergone a chemical reaction.
Question
Which statement correctly describes what happens to molecules in fruit after the orangutan eats it? Circle the letter of the correct answer. A. The molecules in the fruit do not change when eaten. B. There is an increase in the number of molecules after the fruit is broken down. C. The molecules are rearranged to form a new substance using the same amount of matter. D. There are fewer molecules from the fruit after it is eaten because it has undergone a chemical reaction.
Solution
To answer the question, let's analyze each statement step by step:
A. The molecules in the fruit do not change when eaten.
- This statement is incorrect because when the fruit is eaten, its molecules undergo various changes, including digestion and absorption.
B. There is an increase in the number of molecules after the fruit is broken down.
- This statement is also incorrect. The number of molecules does not increase; rather, the complex molecules in the fruit are broken down into simpler molecules.
C. The molecules are rearranged to form a new substance using the same amount of matter.
- This statement is correct. During digestion, the molecules in the fruit are broken down and rearranged to form new substances, but the total amount of matter remains the same due to the conservation of mass.
D. There are fewer molecules from the fruit after it is eaten because it has undergone a chemical reaction.
- This statement is incorrect. While the molecules are broken down and rearranged, the number of molecules does not necessarily decrease; they are simply transformed into different molecules.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
C. The molecules are rearranged to form a new substance using the same amount of matter.
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