Question

question 20 (4 points) (02.05 mc) jason is trying to explain to his friend how the body stores energy. which analogy would best suit jasons explanation? a the body storing energy is like a toy needing batteries: when the batteries run out, they are thrown away. b the body storing energy is like a car taking gas: the cars gas tank keeps the gas until it is needed. c the body storing energy is like people working to earn money: when they get paid, they spend it all. d the body storing energy is like a group of shoppers in a store: individuals may come and go, but the numbers stay about the same.

Explanation:

The body stores energy in the form of glycogen in muscles and liver and fat in adipose tissues, similar to a car storing gas in its gas - tank for later use. Option a is about batteries running out, option c is about spending all money, and option d is about people in a store, none of which are good analogies for energy storage.

Answer:

B. The body storing energy is like a car storing gas; the car's gas tank keeps the gas until it is needed.