Lecture 4b - Energy and Metabolism Flashcards

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Energy can be described as

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The capacity to do work etc

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Some examples of types of energy

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Chemical
Thermal
Electrical
Radiant

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3
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What is bioenergetics?

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Study of energy flow

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4
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How can you work out the quantity of chemical energy available in a food?

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The quantity of chemical energy available in a food is measured by converting it to heat energy and determining the heat produced

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