Which three steps describe how an animal obtains and uses energy for growth?
First, an animal eats another organism. Then, food is built into larger molecules. Next, the animal's cells use molecules to
make new cells.
First, food is built into larger molecules. Then, the animal eats another organism. Next, the animal's cells use molecules to
make new cells.
First, an animal eats another organism. Then, food is broken down into smaller molecules. Next, the animal's cells use
molecules to make new cells.
First, food is broken down into smaller molecules. Then, the animal eats another organism. Next, the animal's cells use
molecules to make new cells.

Mr. j, age 42, is a construction worker in las vegas. he recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. at first he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. after a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” his doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. mr. j reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps. discussion questions 1. relate mr. j’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. (see malignant melanoma.) 2. discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. what is the significance of the bone pain that mr. j is experiencing? (see malignant melanoma.) 3. discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery. (see malignant melanoma.)