Question

One function of the carbohydrate macromolecule is to store energy. Which other macromolecule also functions in storing energy?

Answer 1

Lipids

Explanation:

Lipids are the macro-molecules used to store energy in our body. They have the ability to store energy more efficiently and are called long-term energy storage.

They can store twice as much energy as other molecules. They contain nine Kcal of energy per gram a compared to proteins and carbohydrates which only produce four kcal per gram. They are present in our body in the form of fat and are insoluble in water.