HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which polymer group is used as long term STORED energy?
A
carbohydrate
B
lipid
C
protein
D
nucleic acids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cells store energy for long-term use in the form of lipids called fats.

Detailed explanation-2: -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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