Describe the chain of energy exchanges

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1.Describe the chain of energy exchanges by which we can argue that our muscles are powered by hydrogen fusion.

2. The photosynthetic energy conversion process by which sunlight, CO₂, and H₂O are converted to biomass is not 100% efficient.

a. Explain why this must be so.

b, Identify what happens to the sunlight not converted into biomass in the photosynthetic process.

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