Which Statement About Energy Storage in Animals Is True

question 171

Multiple Choice

Which statement about energy storage in animals is true?

• A) The total glycogen store would cover basal energy requirements for about one day.
• B) Carbohydrates are stored as fat in muscle and liver cells.
• C) Proteins are commonly used as energy storage compounds in humans.
• D) Energy can be stored more compactly as glycogen than fat.
• E) As a last resort, body glycogen can be metabolized after protein and fat.

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments for distributing participants among various groups in a study, ensuring that each has an equal chance of being assigned to any group, to minimize bias.

Field Settings

Real-world environments outside of the laboratory where research is conducted or observations are made in a natural context.

Quasi-Experimental Design

A research design that attempts to establish a cause-and-effect relationship but does not employ random assignment to conditions, making it less strict than a true experimental design.

Random Assignment

The process of allocating participants randomly to different groups in an experiment to ensure each group is similar at the start.