Chemical Reactions in a Living System Function to

question 116

Multiple Choice

Chemical reactions in a living system function to

• A) only transfer energy from one molecule to another.
• B) create new energy.
• C) only use energy stored in a molecule.
• D) transfer energy from one molecule to another or use energy stored in a molecule.

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Definitions:

Semiannually

Occurring twice a year, typically every six months.

Effective-interest Method

A technique used in finance to calculate the actual interest rate on a bond or loan, taking into account the effect of compounding over the period.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds; it is a non-operating expense shown on the income statement.

Straight-line Amortization

A method of reducing the carrying amount of an intangible asset over a fixed period of time in a systematic and rational manner.