Why could it be argued that the respiratory system is most critical to sustaining life?

Explanation:

Energy is the most important ingredient for life. Organisms use energy in diverse ways. Scientifically, energy is defined as the ability to do work. Without this ability, organisms would not exist.

So, the most important process is one that can furnish the body with energy.

note: the given question is incomplete.

complete question is given below.

which is an example of kinetic energy?

a. the energy stored in ethanol  

b. a hockey puck sliding across the ice  

c. a compressed spring  

d. a ball sitting at the top of a ramp

solution: the kinetic energy is the energy posses by the virtue of the motion of the object.

in the given options, a, c and d are the example of potential energy because it is the energy posses by the virtue of the rest of the object. but option b has the kinetic energy as the object is in motion.

hence, a hockey puck sliding across the ice   is the apex example of kinetic energy.

so, the option (b) a hockey puck sliding across the ice   is the correct option.