Multiple choice

Maximum energy is liberated during the breakdown of ____________.

  1. nucleic acid

  2. fat

  3. protein

  4. carbohydrates

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A fat molecule has more carbon-hydrogen bonds than a sugar molecule. Thus, a large amount of energy can be obtained by the breakdown of fat molecules as compare to the same amount of carbohydrates.