Question

An animal that migrates great distances would obtain the greatest benefit from storing its energy as
(a) fats
(b) carbohydrates
(c) protein
(d) minerals​

Answer 1

Answer: The correct option is A. fats

Fats: Fat gives your body energy, protects your organs, promotes cell development, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, and aids in your body's absorption of essential nutrients.

Explanation:

• Good type of fat provides a large amount of energy.
• Migration is a very lengthy task and requires a huge amount of energy to relocate oneself from one place to another.
• To compensate for this energy most beneficial nutrient is fat.

Answer 2

Answer:

An animal that migrates great distances would obtain the greatest benefit from storing its energy as fats.

Explanation:

• In order to fuel their strenuous, high-energy migrations, migratory animals go through physiological and behavioral changes.
• As a part of their preparation for migration, they eat more, which causes an increase in their body mass.
• In migratory animals, fats obtained from the diet are mostly kept in adipose tissue (triglycerides), muscle and liver (glycogen), and bodily organs (protein).
• These fat reserves serve as fuel for the migratory movements of animals.
• Triglycerides, fatty acids, and glycerol are produced through the lipolysis of lipids stored in adipose tissue, and these substances give migration energy.
• After a lengthy migration, fat reserves are reduced; these are then replenished during refueling at stopover locations.
• Compared to carbohydrates and proteins, fat releases more energy during oxidation because it is chemically reduced and naturally hydrophobic.
• Hence, fats are the primary fuel for supporting animal migration due to their high energy output. Animals that migrate store fat and use it up while traveling.

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