FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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What macromolecule is often used for long term energy storage?
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protein
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carbohydrate
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lipid
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nucleic acid
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Fats are the primary long-term energy storage molecules of the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates and lipids can both be used as energy storage however carbohydrates are usually used for short term storage whereas lipids are used for long term storage. Carbohydrates are soluble in water unlike lipids. This makes carbohydrates easy to transport around the body (from and to the store).
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