1. Provide a natural/biological example of the following types of energy. a) The energy represented by water stored behind a dam is potential energy. A biological example of this is: b) The energy represented by the wheels on a car turning is mechanical energy. A biological example of this is: c) The energy represented by the breakdown of gasoline in a combustion engine is chemical energy. A biological example of this is:

1. Provide a natural/biological example of the following types of energy. a) The energy represented by water stored behind a dam is potential energy. A biological example of this is: b) The energy represented by the wheels on a car turning is mechanical energy. A biological example of this is: c) The energy represented by the breakdown of gasoline in a combustion engine is chemical energy. A biological example of this is:

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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Chapter5: Ground Rules Of Metabolism

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Problem 1SA: Which of the following statements is not correct? a. Energy cannot be created or destroyed. b....

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