A molecule positioned on the high-concentration side of a concentration gradient stores ________ energy.
A) chemical
B) potential
C) kinetic

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When a molecule is positioned on the high-concentration side of a concentration gradient, it has the potential to move down the gradient and release energy. This potential energy is referred to as potential energy, which is a type of stored energy. Therefore, the best choice is B, potential energy.

A Molecule Positioned on the High-Concentration Side of a Concentration