The table shows the energy that is stored in three types of organic molecules. Energy Storage in Humans
Kcal per Gram
Energy Storage (kcal)
Life Support Time
4
Free Glucose
in Blood
40
Few minutes
Glycogen
4
600-1600
1 day
Lipids (Fats)
9
100,000
30-40 days
What is the best conclusion based on this data?
O Blood is a primary location for energy storage.
O Fat molecules contain more energy-containing bonds than simple sugars.
O Agram of glycogen has twice as much energy as a gram of fat