Lipids contain double amount of energy as compared to the same amount of carbohydrates due to the presence of:
Correct answer: B. Higher proportion of C-H bonds
- A. Lower proportion of C-H bonds
- B. Higher proportion of C-H bonds
- C. Higher proportion of oxygen
- D. None of these
Explanation
Option B is correct. Yes, that is correct. Lipids contain more energy than carbohydrates because they have a higher proportion of carbon-hydrogen bonds and lower proportion of oxygen. Carbon-hydrogen bonds are very strong and require a lot of energy to break. When lipids are broken down, the energy from these bonds is released. Carbohydrates, on the other hand, have a higher proportion of oxygen-hydrogen bonds. Oxygen-hydrogen bonds are not as strong as carbon-hydrogen bonds, so they release less energy when they are broken down. This is why lipids are considered to be a more concentrated source of energy than carbohydrates. A gram of fat contains about 9 calories, while a gram of carbohydrate contains about 4 calories.
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