Animals convert chemical energy from molecules into mechanical energy used for movement, heat energy for body temperature regulation, and electrical energy for neural communication. This conversion primarily occurs through cellular respiration, where glucose is broken down to generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's main energy source.
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False. Heterotrophs cannot convert solar energy into chemical energy. Heterotrophs obtain their energy by consuming other organisms or organic matter, rather than through photosynthesis like autotrophs.
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Heat energy can be converted to chemical energy through a process called photosynthesis. In photosynthesis, plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose, a form of chemical energy. The energy from sunlight is captured and stored in the chemical bonds of glucose molecules, which can later be used by the plant for growth and metabolism.
The process of converting solar energy into chemical energy is called photosynthesis. In this process, plants, algae, and some bacteria convert sunlight into chemical energy stored in molecules such as glucose, which can be used for growth and metabolism.
Energy is transferred to chemical energy through a process called photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, plants and other photosynthetic organisms convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of glucose. This chemical energy is then stored in the bonds of molecules and can be used by the organism for various cellular processes.