Question

If one sample of food contains 200 calories and another contains 300 calories, which statement applies?

a. the200 calorie food contains more potential energy than the 300 calorie food
b. The 200 calorie food contains less potential energy the 300 calorie food***
c. The 200 calorie food contains the same potential energy as the 300 calorie food
d. The potential energy of both foods cannot be determined unless they are combusted in a calorimeter

Answer 1

1. E: Photosynthesis; D: cellular respiration

2. all Eukaryotic cells

3. cellular respiration does not consume carbon dioxide

4. the 200 calorie food contains less potential energy than the 300 calorie food