AP BIOLOGY

CELL RESPIRATION

ATP ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which macromolecule that animals consume stores the most energy?
A
Carbohydrates
B
Lipids
C
Proteins
D
Nucleic Acids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fats are the primary long-term energy storage molecules of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Macromolecules : Example Question #4 There are four classes of biological molecules: fats, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids. Of these, fats produce the most energy per gram at a whopping nine calories per gram.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glycogen is the polysaccharide used for storing carbohydrates in animal tissues.

Detailed explanation-4: -Carbohydrates are a group of macromolecules that are a vital energy source for the cell, provide structural support to many organisms, and can be found on the surface of the cell as receptors or for cell recognition.

Detailed explanation-5: -The organic molecules that store the most energy are called fats or triglycerides.

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