What does the body do with the chemical energy of food that is not converted to the chemical energy of ATP? a. Stores it in the body's fat cells b. Converts it to carbon dioxide that is then expelled through the lungs c. Radiates it as heat d. Removes it through the kidneys e. Converts it to electromagnetic radiation

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Karlie Becker

Chemistry

25 July, 08:45

What does the body do with the chemical energy of food that is not converted to the chemical energy of ATP? a. Stores it in the body's fat cells b. Converts it to carbon dioxide that is then expelled through the lungs c. Radiates it as heat d. Removes it through the kidneys e. Converts it to electromagnetic radiation

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Micaela Dudley · Answer 1

Answer: Option A) Stores it in the body's fat cells

Explanation:

Excess chemical energy of food are converted into stored forms of energy in the body's fats cell.

They include:

- phosphatidylinositol

- triglycerides

- cholesterol