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Which organic compound, used for stored chemical energy, contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and often phosphorous?

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The organic compound is LIPIDS.
Excess fats in the body are usually stored in the adipose tissues for use in case of energy emergency. The lipid molecule is made up essentially of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Because there are different type of lipid, phosphorus and nitrogen may also be present.
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