Fuel and food are not made of energy a constructive view of respiration and combustion

By Keith Ross

Issue 349 | Page 60 | Published Jun 2013

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We often say that food and fuels contain energy, whereas energy is stored in the fuel oxygen system generated during photosynthesis. This article suggests revised approaches to teaching that make a clear distinction between matter (food, fuel, oxygen) and energy

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