Biological Science (6th Edition)
Biological Science (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780321976499
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Emily Taylor, Greg Podgorski, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 41, Problem 9TYPSS
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The reason for fat being the most efficient energy source for later use.

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Fat is an essential component of the diet as it provides energy to the body. The fat that is not used up by the body is stored in the form of triglycerides in the adipose tissue. When the body is running low on energy, the fat reserve gets metabolized for providing energy.

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