Multiple choice

The potential energy found in food products made from oil is stored where before consumption?

  1. in the original natural resource

  2. in its chemical bonds

  3. it must be consumed first
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The energy in food (and oil) is stored in the chemical bonds of the molecules. When these bonds are broken during digestion or combustion, energy is released.

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