Biological Science (7th Edition)
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Chapter 10, Problem 12PIAT
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The source of energy used to produce the high-energy molecules in the fossil fuels.
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Fossil fuels are the nonrenewable source of energy derived from coal, fuel oil, or natural gas, formed from the remains of dead plants and animals.
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