On an average diet,the consumption of 11 liters of oxygen releases how much energy? (4.1 kcal are released per liter of oxygen consumed. )

A) 41 kJ
B) 189 kJ
C) 46 kJ
D) 4,600 kJ
E) 377 kJ

Question

On an average diet,the consumption of 11 liters of oxygen releases how much energy? (4.1 kcal are released per liter of oxygen consumed. )
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A) 41 kJ
B) 189 kJ
C) 46 kJ
D) 4,600 kJ
E) 377 kJ

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Energy released per liter of oxygen consumed = 4.1 kcal = 17.17 kJ
Therefore, energy released from the consumption of 11 liters of oxygen = 11 x 17.17 kJ = 188.87 kJ (approximated to 189 kJ).
Hence, the correct answer is option B.

On an Average Diet,the Consumption of 11 Liters of Oxygen