Think of energy conversion as you would of trying to stuff all your clothes into a suitcase. No matter how hard you try, you always end up with some socks or a T-shirt left out. Similarly, energy conversion isn't 100% efficient.
In metabolic reactions
Reactants (ingredients) have more energy than the products (results).
The extra energy? It turns into heat.
Using heat in the animal kingdom 🐦🐘
Birds and mammals are like living heaters! They use heat from metabolism to stay warmer than their surroundings.
Real-world example: Think of the last time you felt super warm after running. That's your body's metabolism producing more heat than usual.
But wait there’s overheating 🥵
Sometimes our bodies work a bit too hard and produce extra heat. Think of it like a car engine overheating.
When we exercise, we sweat. Why? It's our body's air-conditioner. The sweat evaporates, cooling us down.
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Biology HL
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Unlocking the Secrets How Metabolism Generates Heat Energy
Think of energy conversion as you would of trying to stuff all your clothes into a suitcase. No matter how hard you try, you always end up with some socks or a T-shirt left out. Similarly, energy conversion isn't 100% efficient.
In metabolic reactions
Reactants (ingredients) have more energy than the products (results).
The extra energy? It turns into heat.
Using heat in the animal kingdom 🐦🐘
Birds and mammals are like living heaters! They use heat from metabolism to stay warmer than their surroundings.
Real-world example: Think of the last time you felt super warm after running. That's your body's metabolism producing more heat than usual.
But wait there’s overheating 🥵
Sometimes our bodies work a bit too hard and produce extra heat. Think of it like a car engine overheating.
When we exercise, we sweat. Why? It's our body's air-conditioner. The sweat evaporates, cooling us down.
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Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of Biology HL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟