How does curiosity influence scientific discovery

Perhaps the most important attitude is curiosity. Curiosity a state of active interest or genuinely wanting to know more about something allows you to embrace unfamiliar circumstances, giving you a greater opportunity to experience discovery and joy. Indeed, studies show that life is better when you're curious.

Most likely a is the answer - because  you generate   38 atp's but also consume an atp.   each atp gives approx. less than 4 kcal so probably a is the closest answer.