FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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Which polymer group is used as long term STORED energy?
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carbohydrate
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lipid
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protein
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nucleic acids
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cells store energy for long-term use in the form of lipids called fats.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fats (lipids) 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. A fat is made up of a glycerol, which is attached to 1 to 3 fatty acid chains.
Detailed explanation-3: -Glycogen is a polysaccharide made by animals for energy storage. If it is not used, then it will be converted to fat for more permanent storage. Starch is a polysaccharide that functions as plant storage. The polysaccharide cellulose provides structure to plants.
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