Why Is It an Advantage for Animals That Migrate Long

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Essay

Why is it an advantage for animals that migrate long distances to store energy as lipids rather than carbohydrates?

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Definitions:

Molecular Biology

The branch of biology that deals with the structure and function of the macromolecules (e.g., proteins and nucleic acids) essential to life.

Microbiology

The study of microscopic organisms, including viruses, bacteria, archaea, fungi, and protozoa.

Surface Anatomy

The study of the external features of the body and their relationship to deeper structures, used in medical training to locate organs and make diagnoses.

Enzymes

Cellular molecules that considerably quicken the tempo of almost every chemical interaction taking place within cells.