GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Long-term storage of energy
A
carbohydrates
B
lipids
C
proteins
D
nucleic acids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘Fat’

Detailed explanation-2: -Lipids, including triglycerides, fat cells, lipoproteins, and cell membranes, are processed in various forms in the body. Any excess energy absorbed is converted into triglycerides, which along with globules make up 90 percent of fat cells. To keep the body going, these fat cells have enough energy storage for 30 days.

Detailed explanation-3: -Long-term energy storage means shifting the storage time between charging and discharging by weeks or seasons. The combination of renewable power with such energy storage can create an opportunity for transition to a carbon-free energy future.

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