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Which of the following is true about ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)?
Which of the following is true about ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)?
- ATP is the stored chemical energy of foods.
- ATP is the central link between energy-producing and energy-utilizing systems of the body. (correct)
- ATP is the energy content of food.
- ATP is released through cellular respiration.
What is the specific heat capacity of water?
What is the specific heat capacity of water?
- 4.2 J (correct)
- 1ºC
- 1 calorie
- 1 g of water
How is the energy content of food determined?
How is the energy content of food determined?
- By measuring the specific heat capacity of water.
- By measuring the temperature of the food.
- By estimating the amount of ATP in the food.
- By burning a sample of known mass and measuring the energy released via calorimetry. (correct)
What is the unit of measurement for the large calorie, food calorie, or dietary calorie?
What is the unit of measurement for the large calorie, food calorie, or dietary calorie?
What is the relationship between the heat liberated when food is burned in the air and when it is metabolized in the body?
What is the relationship between the heat liberated when food is burned in the air and when it is metabolized in the body?
Which of the following is the unit of measurement for the specific heat capacity of water?
Which of the following is the unit of measurement for the specific heat capacity of water?
What is the relationship between the heat liberated when food is burned in the air and when it is metabolized in the body?
What is the relationship between the heat liberated when food is burned in the air and when it is metabolized in the body?
How is the energy content of food determined?
How is the energy content of food determined?
What is the unit of measurement for the large calorie, food calorie, or dietary calorie?
What is the unit of measurement for the large calorie, food calorie, or dietary calorie?
Which of the following is true about ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)?
Which of the following is true about ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)?
