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One Advantage of Storing Excess Energy as Triglycerides as Compared

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One advantage of storing excess energy as triglycerides as compared to storing it as glycogen is that


A) triglycerides are stored with water, creating the perfect environment for chemical reactions to release energy.
B) one gram of triglycerides contains over twice the amount of energy as one gram of carbohydrate.
C) one gram of triglycerides contains over twice the amount of energy as one gram of protein.
D) triglyceride storage in the liver makes energy readily available for this highly active organ.

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