Energy in Living Cells: Lecture 1
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What is the primary function of energy in living organisms?

  • To facilitate the growth of cells
  • To generate heat from the sun's energy
  • To enable living things to carry out various processes (correct)
  • To convert kinetic energy into potential energy
  • What is the ultimate source of energy for living organisms?

  • Muscular contractions
  • The Sun (correct)
  • Fossil fuels
  • Food
  • What is the characteristic of energy according to the Laws of Thermodynamics?

  • Energy can only be converted from kinetic to potential energy
  • Energy can only be generated from fossil fuels
  • Energy can be created or destroyed
  • Energy can be transformed from one form to another (correct)
  • What is the type of energy stored in food?

    <p>Potential energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the energy captured by plants?

    <p>It is given off as heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of energy transformations known as?

    <p>Thermodynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major drawback of energy conversions in living systems?

    <p>There is a loss of usable energy as heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of energy input in living systems?

    <p>To maintain order and organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of organized and usable energy forms?

    <p>Low entropy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

    <p>One is stored and the other is in motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate consequence of energy conversions in the universe?

    <p>The universe becomes less organized and more disordered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of energy that is typically converted into usable energy in cellular processes?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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