Metabolic Energy Concepts - Cabrillo College

D) Temperature. The basic unit of temperature in the metric system is the degree Celsius. (° C ). There are no commonly derived units. To get a feel for degrees Celsius, consider the following temperatures: • Ice water and the freezing point of water are 0 ° C • Room temperature and tap water are 20 – 25 ° C • Normal body temperature is 37 ° C ................
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