Question

The chemical bonds of carbohydrates and lipids have high potential energy because:

Answer 1

Answer:

c. Many of their bonds are C-C and C-H

Explanation:

The majority of bonds in  carbohydrates and lipids( being an organic compound) are C-C and C-H. Like glucose, fructose or galactose ,etc.

These bonds are strong and do require a lot of energy to break. Thus, a lot of energy are required to break carbs and lipids into simpler compounds.Therefore, carbohydrates and lipids have high potential energy.

The correct answer is c.