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Animal and Plant Energy Storage: Fats and Oils Explained
Chapter 21, Problem 1(choose chapter or problem)
Lipids Are Involved in the Generation and Storage of Energy
(a) The major energy storage compound of animals is fats (except in muscles). Why would this be advantageous?
(b) Why don’t plants use fats/oils as their major energy storage compound?
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QUESTION:
Lipids Are Involved in the Generation and Storage of Energy
(a) The major energy storage compound of animals is fats (except in muscles). Why would this be advantageous?
(b) Why don’t plants use fats/oils as their major energy storage compound?
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
Animals obtain energy from the food they eat, and they store it mainly in fats. The plant obtains energy from photosynthesis, which is stored as starch.
The common types of nutrients that provide chemical energy in most organisms are:
1. Proteins
2. Lipids
3. Carbohydrates
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Animal and Plant Energy Storage: Fats and Oils Explained
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This video delves into the fascinating world of energy storage in animals and plants, offering insights into why fats are the primary energy storage compound in animals (except muscles) and why plants opt for alternative strategies instead of using fats and oils.