It is usually wasted.
I'm not sure how, but yes, it can.
Thermal Energy
it is converted into other forms of energy....
It is stored as glycogen.
it gets broken
The energy not used to make ATP molecules generates heat.
In that case, mechanical energy has been converted into other types of energy.
The blackberry is decomposed and its chemical energy is used for energy in the bear.
Kinetic energy to electrical energy
you gain weight
The energy in photosynthesis is used to make Glucose (sugar).
What you are referring to is known as an assist.