Lipid Metabolism Quiz
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Which macromolecule yields the highest metabolic energy per gram?

  • Proteins
  • Carbohydrates
  • Nucleic acids
  • Fats (correct)
  • What is the primary reason for fats being the best heat producers among macromolecules?

  • High level of unsaturation
  • Presence of oxygen atoms
  • Long hydrocarbon chain (correct)
  • Large molecular weight
  • Where are fats primarily stored in the body?

  • Liver
  • Adipose tissue (correct)
  • Muscle tissue
  • Bone marrow
  • Which macromolecule can be stored in large amounts due to its properties?

    <p>Fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when calorie intake exceeds energy expenditure?

    <p>Excess calorie is stored as fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which macromolecule yields the highest metabolic energy per gram?

    <p>Fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for fats being the best heat producers among macromolecules?

    <p>Their long hydrocarbon chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are triacylglycerols primarily stored in the body?

    <p>Adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when calorie intake exceeds energy expenditure?

    <p>Excess calorie is stored as fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which macromolecule can be stored for very long periods due to its properties?

    <p>Fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

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