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Why do living things store energy in lipids instead of in carbohydrate?
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Why do living things store energy in lipids instead of in carbohydrate?

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Living things store energy in lipids because the structure of lipids allows more energy to be stored in less space. The lipid membrane allows for fluid movement and transport of vital molecules in and out of cells.
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