FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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The function of a lipid
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Long term energy storage
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Short term energy storage
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Genetic Material
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Building structures, like muscle
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -While glycogen provides a ready source of energy, lipids primarily function as an energy reserve. Glycogen is quite bulky with heavy water content, thus the body cannot store too much for long. Fat is used for energy during exercise, especially after glycogen is depleted.
Detailed explanation-2: -They are a concentrated energy source, providing more energy per gram than the carbohydrates. Unlike the carbohydrates, the body is able to store lipids in the body, and they are therefore an important long term source of energy.
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