How are lipids used as an energy source by the organism?

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Lea Huff

Biology

12 May, 16:57

How are lipids used as an energy source by the organism?

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Jessica Livingston · Answer 1

Carbohydrates are the main energy source for aerobic cell respiration. In the absence or deficiency of such substances the organism can use lipid stores since fats (like proteins) can be degraded into acetyl-CoA to feed the Krebs cycle.

Yusuf Nelson · Answer 2

Arbohydrates are the main energy source for aerobic cell respiration. In the absence or deficiency of such substances the organism can use lipid stores since fats (like proteins) can be degraded