Energy Is Produced by the Catabolism of Nutrients

question 69

Multiple Choice

Energy is produced by the catabolism of nutrients.Some of this energy is in the form of ATP and is used for biological activities in the body.The remaining energy is heat energy to maintain body temperature.About what percentage of the energy from nutrients is heat?

• A) 20%
• B) 40%
• C) 50%
• D) 60%
• E) 80%

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