2007-02-24 21:54:19 · 5 answers · asked by lilangelsarah23 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
They have a high proportion of C-H bonds which can be oxidized to produce ATP, an energy currency in the body...
2007-02-25 01:18:06 · answer #1 · answered by lam_tensai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fats have less oxygen by ratio than carbohydrates. Oxygen bonds are strong and lead to water and carbon dioxide. Carbohydrates are already partially oxidized compared to fats.
2007-02-25 06:09:44 · answer #2 · answered by Roy E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They contain a large amount of energy in a comparatively small volume.
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2007-02-25 05:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are not energy dense, they are consumed by the body to produce energy, such as diesel for a car.
2007-02-25 05:58:06 · answer #4 · answered by bemanni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as i know..they are stored as tryglycerides,consist of 3 fatty acids which can be converted to glucose via gluconeogenesis...is it?
2007-02-25 06:03:23 · answer #5 · answered by shizuka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋