Question

select the true statements. fats store energy in the body. triglycerides have carbon atoms arranged in long chains. triglycerides contain phosphorus atoms.

Explanation:

Fats are a major energy - storage molecule in the body. Triglycerides, as shown in the structure, have long hydrocarbon chains made up of carbon atoms. Triglycerides consist of glycerol and fatty acids and do not contain phosphorus atoms (unlike phospholipids).

Answer:

1. Fats store energy in the body
2. Triglycerides have carbon atoms arranged in long chains