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

Explanation:

Food contains energy stored in the chemical bonds of its molecules. This is potential energy because it has the capacity to do work when these bonds are broken during processes like digestion and cellular respiration. Kinetic energy is associated with motion, and mechanical energy is related to the movement or position of macroscopic objects, neither of which apply to the stored energy in food.

Answer:

A. potential energy in chemical form