Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The importance of blood glucose, muscle protein, adipose fat, muscle glycogen, and liver glycogen in the energy economy of the body. Also, mention their relative levels in the body, and their caloric content.

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Energy is required by the body to perform all the functions and activities. Energy is provided by the food consumed by the body. There are three different components of foodthat provides energy, namely carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. In the body, carbohydrates are stored in the form of glycogen, proteins are stored in muscles, and fats are stored in the liver and adipose tissue.

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