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il63 [147K]
2 years ago
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Why are fats a better source of energy than carbohydrates on a per carbon basis?.

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adoni [48]2 years ago
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Fats are a better source of energy than carbohydrates on a per carbon basis because one triglyceride molecule yields three fatty acid molecules.

<h3>What is Fat?</h3>

This is an important energy source in the body and is usually stored in the body under adipose tissues.

They contain triglyceride with as much as 16 or more carbons in each one which helps to generate energy in a slow and efficient manner.

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