The heat energy produced when the human body metabolises 1 gram of fat is__________?
Correct answer: C. 39 KJ
- A. 30 KJ
- B. 1 KJ
- C. 39 KJ
- D. 29 KJ
Explanation
Fat supplies approximately 39 kJ of energy per gram when metabolised, so 1 g fat releases about 39 kJ and option c is correct. This high value results from the oxidation of energy-rich carbon-hydrogen bonds. Students may choose 29 kJ because it is close to the energy value of protein or carbohydrate, which provide about 17 kJ/g rather than 39 kJ/g.
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