Which of the following is true about the energy storage capabilities of lipids as compared with that of carbohydrates?
A) Burning both lipids and carbohydrates produce about 4 kcal/g.
B) Burning both lipids and carbohydrates produce about 9 kcal/g.
C) Burning carbohydrates produces about 4 kcal/g, but burning lipids produces about 9 kcal/g.
D) Burning carbohydrates produces about 9 kcal/g, but burning lipids produces only about 4 kcal/g.

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Burning carbohydrates produces about 4 kcal/g, while burning lipids produces about 9 kcal/g. This is because lipids have more stored energy per unit of mass, making them a more efficient energy storage molecule.

Which of the Following Is True About the Energy Storage