Lipids store double amount of energy, as compared to the equal amount of carbohydrates, because of:
Correct answer: A. Higher proportion of C-H bonds
- A. Higher proportion of C-H bonds
- B. Higher proportion of C-N bonds
- C. Higher proportion of C-O bonds
- D. Lower proportion of C-O-P bonds
Explanation
Correct option: A) Lipids store double the amount of energy compared to an equal amount of carbohydrates because of their higher proportion of C-H bonds.
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