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The function of triglyceride molecules stored in adipose tissue includes

A. Insulation against heat loss and protection of internal organs
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B. Providing the primary structural framework for cell membranes
C. Encoding the genetic information for fat metabolism
D. Acting as a catalyst for the hydrolysis of dietary fats

📝 Explanation

Adipose tissue, rich in triglycerides, serves as a padding that protects vital organs from physical shock. It also functions as a thermal insulator in subdermal layers, reducing heat loss from the body. Energy storage is its primary role, but the options highlight these secondary roles.

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  • Insulation against heat loss and protection of internal organs
  • Providing the primary structural framework for cell membranes
  • Encoding the genetic information for fat metabolism
  • Acting as a catalyst for the hydrolysis of dietary fats

Adipose tissue, rich in triglycerides, serves as a padding that protects vital organs from physical shock. It also functions as a thermal insulator in subdermal layers, reducing heat loss from the body. Energy storage is its primary role, but the options highlight these secondary roles.

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