Lisa picks an orange off a tree and eats it. Which of the following BEST describes this transfer of energy?

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Responses

The trophic energy stored in the orange is transferred to Lisa.

The trophic energy stored in the orange is transferred to Lisa.

The ecological energy stored in the orange is transferred to Lisa.

The ecological energy stored in the orange is transferred to Lisa.

The chemical energy stored in the orange is transferred to Lisa.

The chemical energy stored in the orange is transferred to Lisa.

The secondary energy stored in the orange is transferred to Lisa.

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The best description of the transfer of energy when Lisa eats the orange is:

The chemical energy stored in the orange is transferred to Lisa.

This option accurately describes the type of energy involved, as the energy in the orange is primarily in the form of chemical energy, which is released and utilized by Lisa's body upon consumption.