Cellular Reserve Lab Report

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Which Fruit (Strawberry, Banana, Cantaloupe, Apple) Releases The Greatest Amount Of Energy When Burned?

Purpose
The purpose of this lab was to determine which fruit releases the most energy.

Background
A calorie is the amount of energy or heat needed to raise 1g of water 1 degree Celsius. Calories are in anything that contains energy. Most commonly calories are associated with food we consume. Calories are important for humans to survive. Plants obtain energy through photosynthesis and other organisms use cellular respiration. Humans obtain energy they use to perform daily functions by eating nutrient rich foods.
Calories come in three different forms. The three types of calories are carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Carbohydrates are