Why is food a source of energy?

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Updated: 8/20/2019

Food energy is energy obtained from food through cellular respiration, which is the set of the metabolic reactions and processes that take place in the cells of organisms to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenosine triphosphate.

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In a food web what is the source of energy?

In most food webs the Sun is the ultimate source of energy. Some food webs start with chemotrophs and in those cases the source of the energy are chemicals often from underwater volcanoes.

What is the source of energy for the panda?

from food

Are fats in food a rich source of energy?

Yes fats are the most calorific energy source.

Is food a non- renewable source of energy?

No Food under normal circumstances is a renewable source of energy. Food is the result of plants getting energy from the sun and converting this energy into storage. the plants can the be eaten and the energy used. The plant however puts out seed and grows again renewing itself as a source of energy.

What is the source of all energy in food chains or food webs?

the source for all enery is sunlight

What is the energy source in a food web or food chain?

plants

What type of energy does food store?

Food stores fat. Fat is an energy source of the body.

What food type is the body main energy source?

carbohydrates

What is one source of energy for the body?

food

What is a worm's source of energy?

The food it eats.

Our food provides a source of what?

Nutrients and energy.

The ultimate source of the energy in food is .?

the sun