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QuizMultiple Choice

Characteristics of Life — Unit test

Question 2 • RVACR Ecology

What prohibits lipids from being a readily available energy source?

Answer
A
Fat must be broken down into fatty acids before being converted to glucose.
B
Lipids are structural components, so they are a last-resort energy source.
C
Lipids are only used to create enzymes, hormones, and antibodies.
D
The conversion of fat to glucose is controlled by insulin.