Lecture 4b - Energy and Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
Energy can be described as
A
The capacity to do work etc
2
Q
Some examples of types of energy
A
Chemical
Thermal
Electrical
Radiant
3
Q
What is bioenergetics?
A
Study of energy flow
4
Q
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