Biology: Life on Earth Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
Biology: Life on Earth Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134153742
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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The interaction of carbohydrates and fats with water. The reason that interaction with water gives fat an advantage or edge over carbohydrates for weight-efficient energy storage.

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The interaction of carbohydrates and fats with water is fundamentally different. This difference arises due to the difference in their chemical structures. The chemical structures of carbohydrates and fats are also related to their energy storage capacity.

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