Question

Which statement best compares and contrasts lipids and carbohydrates?

Both are used for energy storage, but only carbohydrates are used for long-term energy storage.
Both are used for energy storage, but only carbohydrates are used for short-term energy storage.
Both are used for tissues, but only carbohydrates are used for tissue growth.
Both are used for tissues, but only lipids are used for tissue growth.

Answer 1

Both are used for energy storage but only carbohydrates are used for short term energy storage

Answer 2

Explanation:

Lipids - Group of molecules which are united by their inability of mixing with water are called Lipids. They are playing an important role in the living cells.  

Carbohydrates - Carbohydrates are group of organic compound found in the living tissues.

In comparison of lipids and carbohydrates in term of energy storage the answer is that both are having the capacity to store energy but carbohydrates are usually use for short term storage.