Types of Energy Review

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What type of energy is produced when ATP is 'spent'?

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Thermal (heat) energy.

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What process converts ATP energy into thermal energy?

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Metabolism.

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What type of energy powers cellular functions in organisms?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate).

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What type of energy is stored in the chemical bonds of molecules?

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Chemical energy.

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What type of energy radiates from the sun?

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Solar (light) energy.

Front

Define ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate).

Back

ATP is a molecule that carries energy within cells for metabolism.

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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.

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Explain the difference between chemical energy and thermal energy.

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Chemical energy is stored in chemical bonds, while thermal energy is the energy of heat.

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What is the role of solar energy in photosynthesis?

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Solar energy is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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How is energy transferred in cellular respiration?

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Energy is transferred from glucose to ATP during cellular respiration.