NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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Which biomolecule is often stored in the body’s tissues as energy?
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proteins
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carbohydrates
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lipids
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nucleic acids
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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. A fat is made up of a glycerol, which is attached to 1 to 3 fatty acid chains.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The primary storage form of lipids are triglycerides. Triglycerides can be obtained from the diet and from the liver. These molecules can circulate the blood and are stored in adipose tissue in this form.
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