Which of these statements pertains to the energy equivalent of oxygen? A)the number of calories contained in every litre of oxygen consumed B)the value that equates how much energy is liberated from food for every litre of oxygen consumed C) the oxygen consumption required for the processing and storage of ingested foodstuff D) the energy required to raise 1 g of H₂O 1°C

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The energy equivalent of oxygen refers to the amount of energy liberated from food for every litre of oxygen consumed, which is choice B. The other options are incorrect. A pertains to the number of calories in oxygen, which does not make sense as oxygen is not a source of energy. C refers to oxygen consumption required for processing and storage of ingested food, which is not the energy equivalent of oxygen. D refers to the energy required to raise a specific substance by 1°C, which is not related to the energy equivalent of oxygen.

Which of These Statements Pertains to the Energy Equivalent of Oxygen