Question

Which activity would most likely cause a rapid breakdown of glucose molecules?

A.)
A seagull gliding through the air

B.)
A duck resting on a pond

C.)
A fox consuming its prey

D.)
A rabbit running a predator

Answer 1

Glucose is broken down any time the body needs energy fast.  Since the option with the most strenuous and energy-consuming task is (D) in which a rabbit runs for its life, the answer is (D).

Answer 2

D.) A rabbit running a predator

Step-by-step explanation:

The process of breakdown of glucose into CO2 and H2O is exergonic process and releases energy which is stored in the form of ATP. ATP serves as energy currency for all the functions performed be living beings.

The rate of glucose breakdown is maximum during intense physical activity to meet the increased demand for ATP.

Among the given options, since the rabbit is running to save its life from a predator, it would use maximum energy to protect itself. hence, the rabbit would exhibit a higher rate of energy production through glucose breakdown as compared to others.