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Volgvan
3 years ago
8

Which of the following is not a function of fat in the human body? carries the water-soluble vitamins provides long-term energy

storage cushions the internal organs from physical shock provides the major material from which cell membranes are made protects the body from temperature extremes
Biology
1 answer:
devlian [24]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

carries the water-soluble vitamins.

Explanation:

Fat is hydrophobic, and solid at rooms temperature. Therefore polar and  hydrophilic substances cannot dissolve in it.Thus it is not possible for fats to convey these substances. Lipid  soluble  nutrients are usually convey by fats.

All other options are carried out by fats.

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