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Fats are composed of

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glucose and fructose
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amino acids
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fatty acid and glycerol
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lactose and glucose
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Solution

The correct option is C fatty acid and glycerol
Fats are composed of a glycerol molecule and three fatty acid molecules. Fat molecules can store a very high amount of energy for their size which is important for animals because animals require more energy.

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