Question

How is energy associated with food stored?

a. potential energy in chemical form
b. kinetic energy in chemical form
c. potential energy in mechanical form
d. kinetic energy in mechanical form
Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

potential energy in chemical form

The energy associated with the food isstored as potential energy in chemical form. ... The energy in the foodremains unavailable until it is properly processed. It is stored in the form of potential energy present in the chemical form inside the food.

Answer 2

Answer: a. potential energy in chemical form

Step-by-step explanation:

The food is the source of chemical energy as there exists various chemicals in the food like proteins, fats, vitamins, carbohydrates and others. The chemical energy is converted into potential energy after the digestion of food. The potential energy is in the form of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) which is released and stored when the chemical bonds present in the food breaks down.