Which of the following is characteristic of lipids?

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Lipids supply a concentrated form of fuel for the body, containing 9 kcalories per gram, more than twice the energy supplied by carbohydrates and proteins. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A is not completely accurate as it states 4 kcalories per gram, which is the energy yield of carbohydrates and proteins, not lipids. Option B is incorrect as lipids do not add structural strength to bones and muscles. Option D is incorrect as lipids do not add sweetness to food.

Which of the Following Is Characteristic of Lipids