Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 2 - Chemical Components of Cells - Questions - Page 80: Question 2-10 F

Answer

"Both fatty acids and polysaccharides can be important energy storers in the cell" is true.

Work Step by Step

Fatty acids act as simple storage for energy within the cell because of being composed of stable chains of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that can be used for energy reactions. Polysaccharides make up complex highly complex molecules like starch and glycogen which can be broken down and used for energy in the cell.
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