Brainlies ! answer 1. which of the following is true about how science is used to solve a problem? it is affected by social concerns. it is unaffected by political concerns. it is not influenced by economic conditions. it is not determined by external local factors. 2. which of the following steps is not likely to take place during cellular respiration? oxygen combines with carbon of simple sugar. energy molecule transfers energy to cells. simple sugar breaks down. energy is used up.