Fuel Sources for the Body (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is the enthalpy change for photosynthesis?
What is the enthalpy change for photosynthesis?
+2803 kJ
What type of reaction is aerobic respiration?
What type of reaction is aerobic respiration?
Exothermic
Which nutrient has the highest heat of combustion per gram?
Which nutrient has the highest heat of combustion per gram?
Fats and oils (39 kJ g⁻¹)
Why do fats contain more energy than carbohydrates?
Why do fats contain more energy than carbohydrates?
Greater potential for oxidation
What role does glucose play in forming starch?
What role does glucose play in forming starch?
Monomer building block
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
What did Lavoisier conclude about respiration?
What did Lavoisier conclude about respiration?
It is a slow combustion
How are photosynthesis and respiration related?
How are photosynthesis and respiration related?
Products of one are reactants of other
When does the body use proteins as an energy source?
When does the body use proteins as an energy source?
When glycogen and fat stores depleted
Which nutrients does the body preferentially use for energy first?
Which nutrients does the body preferentially use for energy first?
Carbohydrates