Biology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

What type of potential energy is stored in the chemical bonds of molecules such as glucose?

1. Chemical

2. Thermal

3. Kinetic

4. Mechanical

The correct answer is: Chemical

Chemical potential energy is stored in the chemical bonds of molecules such as glucose. This energy is released when the bonds are broken, resulting in a chemical reaction. This is different from thermal, kinetic, and mechanical energy, which are forms of energy associated with motion or heat transfer. Thermal energy is associated with heat, kinetic energy is associated with motion, and mechanical energy is associated with forces acting on an object. Therefore, options B, C, and D are not correct because they do not describe the type of potential energy stored in chemical bonds.