When Chemical, Transport, or Mechanical Work Is Done by an Organism

question 40

Multiple Choice

When chemical, transport, or mechanical work is done by an organism, what happens to the heat generated?

• A) It is used to power yet more cellular work.
• B) It is used to store energy as more ATP.
• C) It is used to generate ADP from nucleotide precursors.
• D) It is lost to the environment.
• E) It is transported to specific organs such as the brain.

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