[Campbell Biology P.213] According to Figure 9.1 and the associated text, which statement ac... | Practice Question

According to Figure 9.1 and the associated text, which statement accurately describes the flow of energy and the recycling of chemicals in the process of cellular respiration and related biological systems?

  • A: Both energy and chemicals are recycled unidirectionally.
  • B: Energy flows one way, while chemicals are recycled.
  • C: Chemicals flow one way, while energy is recycled.
  • D: Neither energy nor chemicals are recycled; both flow unidirectionally.

Explanation

The caption for Figure 9.1 explicitly states: 'Note that energy flows one way, but chemicals are recycled.' This is a fundamental concept in biology.