Why are lipids a good energy storage molecules because?

Answer 1

Lipids are important energy storage compounds because they provide heat and provide a source of long term energy.
Because the are not soluble in water, they therefore do not wash away in the various bodily fluids. As they are not soluble in water they will not change the water potential of a cell they are present in.

Answer 2

Lipids or fats are a good energy storage molecules because of its chemical complexity. Both lipids and carbohydrates serve as sources of energy, but these compounds contain different capacities for energy storage. One gram of carbohydrates stores 4 calories of energy, whereas lipid stores 9 calories/g. When our body requires immediate energy, it obtains by utilizing the energy from sugars (carbohydrate). but under starvation (no available sugar) it digest triglycerides (lipid) as a source of energy. Lipids are stored in adipose tissue to supply energy when glucose is not available. This is why we need to hit gym if we want to reduce our tummy (excess of fat deposition in adipose tissue)

Answer 3

Lipids are good energy storage molecules because they contain more energy per gram compared to carbohydrates or proteins. They also have a high energy density, meaning they can be stored in a compact form, such as in adipose tissue, for efficient energy storage. Additionally, lipids are hydrophobic, so they are not surrounded by water molecules, allowing them to store energy without extra weight from water.

Answer 4

because of their high calorific value and the fact that they can also thermally protect an animal's body from loss of heat in cold climates

Answer 5

Lipids (fats) have 9 calories/gram. Both carbohydrates and proteins only have 4 calories/gram. Thus lipids have more than twice the energy density of carbohydrates and proteins.

Answer 6

Double Covalent Bonds