ScienceQuestion 91 of 120
The energy stored in food is a form of—
a.kinetic energy
b.sound energy
c.chemical energy
d.light energy
Explanation
Food stores chemical energy in the bonds of its molecules, which the body releases during digestion and respiration. Kinetic energy is energy of motion. Cells convert this chemical energy into usable forms to power life processes.
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