B1.1.11—Triglycerides functions Topic Practice
B1.1.11—Triglycerides functions Topic Practice
Practise explaining why triglycerides and other lipids act as long-term energy stores, using human storage data and comparisons with carbohydrates.
How this is tested
- explain how insolubility and stability make triglycerides suitable for storage
- compare lipids and carbohydrates as long-term and short-term energy stores
- interpret body energy-store data to link adipose tissue with long-term reserves