n comparison to glycogen, fats can provide more energy for the body per carbon atom. Why?   1. Fats are more oxidized than glycogen   2. Fats are more reduced than glycogen   3. Fats are larger molecules than glycogen   4. Fats are more polar than glycogen

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  1. In comparison to glycogen, fats can provide more energy for the body per carbon atom. Why?

      1.

    Fats are more oxidized than glycogen

      2.

    Fats are more reduced than glycogen

      3.

    Fats are larger molecules than glycogen

      4.

    Fats are more polar than glycogen

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