MATCHING
Match the items below in the right column with their descriptions in the left column by using the answer code:
-amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of H₂O 1°C
A)energy equivalent of oxygen
B)external work
C)calorie
D)basal metabolic rate
E)internal work

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The unit calorie is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1°C.

Answer: A 
 The energy equivalent of oxygen is a measure of the energy generated when oxygen is consumed during metabolism.

Answer: B 
 External work is the work done by a system on its surroundings, such as lifting a weight or moving an object.

Answer: D 
 Basal metabolic rate is the amount of energy expended by an organism at rest.

Answer: E 
 Internal work is the work done by a system on its internal components, such as the work done by the heart to pump blood.

MATCHING Match the Items Below in the Right Column with Their