Question

What percentage of all body energy reserves are made up of triglycerides stored in adipose tissue?
1.Greater than 90%
2. 50%
3. Less than 10%
4. 20%

Answer 1

Answer:

85%

Triglycerides are a much more compact fuel than glycogen because of the energy density and hydrophobic nature of fat. Triglycerides yield 9.3 kcal/g on oxidation and are compactly stored as oil inside the fat cell, accounting for 85% of adipocyte weight.

Answer 2

Answer:

Options are incorrect

Explanation:

Triglycerides are a much more compact fuel than glycogen because of the energy density and hydrophobic nature of fat. Triglycerides yield 9.3 kcal/g on oxidation and are compactly stored as oil inside the fat cell, accounting for 85% of adipocyte weight.