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Which of the following molecules provides the greatest amount of energy per gram of mass when metabolized? A.carbohydrate B.nucleic acid C.protein D.lipid
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Which of the following molecules provides the greatest amount of energy per gram of mass when metabolized?

A.carbohydrate
B.nucleic acid
C.protein
D.lipid

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The answer is D. lipid

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D. lipid

(A subgroup of lipids is fats (triglycerides). Fats are higher in calories and provide more energy per grams of mass than the other items listed.)
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