BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

STRUCTURE OF PROTEINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of fats for living organisms?
A
short term energy storage
B
store hereditary information
C
long term energy storage
D
catalyze metabolic reactions
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fats, on the other hand, can serve as a larger and more long-term energy reserve. Fats pack together tightly without water and store far greater amounts of energy in a reduced space. A fat gram is densely concentrated with energy, containing more than double the amount of energy as a gram of carbohydrate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fats are the primary long-term energy storage molecules of the body. Fats are very compact and light weight, so they are an efficient way to store excess energy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adipose (fat) cells are specialized for the storage of energy in the form of triglycerides, but research in the last few decades has shown that fat cells also play a critical role in sensing and responding to changes in systemic energy balance.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fats are a critical part of any diet, providing the body with its primary source of long term stored energy. Many other metabolic pathways, such as membrane formation and hormonal control, rely on an adequate fat supply to function.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lipids perform many different functions in a cell. Cells store energy for long-term use in the form of lipids called fats.

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