Question

A food that is high in Calories and could be used for energy storage in animals is most likely high in _____.

A) lipids.
B) proteins.
C) carbohydrates.
D) nucleic acids.

Answer 1

Lipids are an energy rich fuel source. They include fatty acids (fats), oils, waxes and steroids, such as cholesterol and can be found both in plants and animals. Lipids provide the body with nine calories per gram, making them the most energy rich component of food. So, the answer is that : Lipids are high in Calories and could be used for energy storage in animals.