Which of the following gives maximum energy in metabolic process?
Which of the following gives maximum energy in metabolic process?
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Vitamins
- Lipids
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Lipids (oil or fats) gives maximum energy in the metabolic process. Fat is a macronutrient and when metabolised gives energy in the form of calories. Fat provides 9 calories per gram. The body is highly efficient in storing the excess energy as fat. It will provide a sustained and steady release of energy on the other hand, carbohydrates give a quick energy due to their rapid breakdown.
So, the correct answer is (D): Lipids
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Biomolecules
Biomolecules are the most essential organic molecules, which are involved in the maintenance and metabolic processes of living organisms. These non-living molecules are the actual foot-soldiers of the battle of sustenance of life.
There are four major classes of Biomolecules – Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic acids and Lipids.
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- Nucleic acids refer to the genetic material found in the cell that carries all the hereditary information from parents to progeny. There are two types of nucleic acids namely, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). The main function of nucleic acid is the transfer of genetic information and synthesis of proteins by processes known as translation and transcription.
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