Question

Both lipids and carbohydrates are important in animal cells because both do what

Answer 1

Both lipids and carbohydrates are important in animal cells because store energy. The main biological functions of lipids include storing energy, signaling, and acting as structural components of cell membranes. Carbohydrates on the other hand have six major functions in the body; including providing energy and regulation of blood glucose, sparing the use of proteins for energy, breakdown of fatty acids and preventing ketosis.