FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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Which biomolecule is stored in the body long term and used as an emergency energy source?
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Simple carbs
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Complex carbs
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Lipids
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All of these
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the source of energy for use and storage at the cellular level. The structure of ATP is a nucleoside triphosphate, consisting of a nitrogenous base (adenine), a ribose sugar, and three serially bonded phosphate groups.
Detailed explanation-3: -Glucose and ATP. Two of the most important energy-carrying molecules are glucose and ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
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