| ADVANTAGES OF CARBOHYDRATES | ADVANTAGES OF LIPIDS |
|---|---|
| More easily digested than lipids so the energy stored by them can be released more rapidly | Contain more energy per gram than carbohydrates so stores of lipids are lighter than stores of carbohydrates that contain the same amount of energy |
| Soluble in water so are easier to transport to and from the store | Insoluble in water, so they do not cause problems with osmosis in cells |
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