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(33) Energy released when organic compounds break down is measured in what unit?

(A) mg/sec (B) ug (c) Calories (0) °Clg

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Calories

Step-by-step explanation:

It is called calories because calories is the unit of measuring energy gotten from the consumption of food or drink when it is breakdown.

During digestion, when the bonds binding food are broken down, energy is released . This energy is used for metabolic activities of the body and the energy released is measured in units called kilocalories or calories

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