The Ultimate Fate of the Energy Used by Organisms Is

question 57

Multiple Choice

The ultimate fate of the energy used by organisms is ____.

• A) conversion into heat
• B) transmission onto offspring
• C) to be recycled repeatedly without loss
• D) to be recycled as metabolic energy
• E) move into the environment by conduction

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Definitions:

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until the due date, considering all interest payments and the capital gain or loss.

Semiannually

Occurring twice a year; a term often used to describe the frequency of interest payment, dividends, or other financial events.

Fisher Formula

An equation used in economics and finance that describes the relationship between nominal interest rates, real interest rates, and the inflation rate.

Real Rate

is the interest rate adjusted for inflation, reflecting the true cost of borrowing or real yield on an investment.