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.