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Lipids provide about

kJ/g of energy and are stored in
A. 19, granules
B. 36, triglycerides
C. 38, adipose tissue
D. none of these is correct

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Answer:

C. 38, adipose tissue

Step-by-step explanation:

Lipids/fats are one of the three energy storing biomolecules in living systems; the other two being carbohydrates and proteins. Three of them supply energy when oxidized but the amount of energy differs with lipids providing the most amount of energy.

Lipids provide 9 calories of energy per gram when oxidized, which is about 38Kj/g (where 4.2kJ = 1 calorie). Also, lipids or fats are stored throughout the body, specifically in connective tissues called ADIPOSE TISSUES.

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