_________ Are Primarily Used as an Energy Source, but Unused

question 26

Multiple Choice

_________ are primarily used as an energy source, but unused quantities are converted into _________ and stored.

• A)Amino acids; triglycerides
• B)Monosaccharides; triglycerides
• C)Fatty acids; cholesterol
• D)Monosaccharides; disaccharides

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Definitions:

Krebs Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and water.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for respiration in animals and plants and a component of the Earth's atmosphere.

Oxygen Consumption

The rate at which oxygen is used by tissues, an important measure of metabolic activity and energy expenditure in organisms.

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body burns calories to sustain life, including processes such as breathing, circulation, and cell production.