[Campbell Biology P.193] Which type of energy is defined as the potential energy available f... | Practice Question

Which type of energy is defined as the potential energy available for release in a chemical reaction, and is abundant in complex molecules like glucose?

  • A: Kinetic energy
  • B: Thermal energy
  • C: Chemical energy
  • D: Heat

Explanation

The text defines chemical energy as "the potential energy available for release in a chemical reaction" and states that complex molecules like glucose are "high in chemical energy."