When a Horse Eats an Apple About 10% of the Energy

question 76

Multiple Choice

When a horse eats an apple about 10% of the energy from the apple is available to do cellular work.This is a representation of which of the following?

• A)the First Law of Thermodynamics
• B)the Second Law of Thermodynamics
• C)the Law of Mass and Energy Conservation
• D)both the First and the Second Law of Thermodynamics
• E)All three of the above laws together are the cause.

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Definitions:

Accord And Satisfaction

An arrangement between contracting parties whereby one of the parties substitutes a different performance for his or her original duty under the contract. The promise to perform the new duty is the accord, and the actual performance of that new duty is the satisfaction.

Liquidated Debt

Debt for which there is no dispute between the parties about the fact that money is owed and the amount of money owed.

Valid Consideration

Something of value (cash, services, goods, etc.) that is exchanged between parties in a contract, making the contract legally binding.

Preexisting Duty Rule

in contract law, states that an agreement to perform an act already legally obligated to is not sufficient consideration for a new promise.