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Which macromolecule yields the highest metabolic energy per gram?
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?
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?
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?
Which macromolecule can be stored in large amounts due to its properties?
What happens when calorie intake exceeds energy expenditure?
What happens when calorie intake exceeds energy expenditure?
Which macromolecule yields the highest metabolic energy per gram?
Which macromolecule yields the highest metabolic energy per gram?
What is the primary reason for fats being the best heat producers among macromolecules?
What is the primary reason for fats being the best heat producers among macromolecules?
Where are triacylglycerols primarily stored in the body?
Where are triacylglycerols primarily stored in the body?
What happens when calorie intake exceeds energy expenditure?
What happens when calorie intake exceeds energy expenditure?
Which macromolecule can be stored for very long periods due to its properties?
Which macromolecule can be stored for very long periods due to its properties?
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