Motor Proteins Convert

Question

Motor proteins convert
A)mechanical energy to chemical energy.
B)heat energy to mechanical energy.
C)kinetic energy to mechanical energy.
D)chemical energy to mechanical energy.
E)chemical energy to heat energy.

Accepted Answer

Motor proteins convert chemical energy, often derived from the hydrolysis of ATP, into mechanical energy, which is then used to move along cytoskeletal filaments and perform various functions within the cell.