Question

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why are triglycerides ideal for fat storage? more than one answer may be correct.

• they maintain hydration.
• they are energy dense.
• they are also a vitamin b-12 depot.
• they are chemically stable.

Explanation:

• Triglycerides are energy dense, providing more calories per gram than carbohydrates or proteins, making them efficient for storing large amounts of energy.
• They are chemically stable, which allows them to be stored long-term in adipose tissue without breaking down rapidly.
• They do not maintain hydration (stored fat is anhydrous, unlike glycogen which binds water) and are not a depot for vitamin B-12 (vitamin B-12 is stored in the liver, bound to proteins).

Answer:

B. They are energy dense.
D. They are chemically stable.