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JAMB Biology 1986 Question 19

Question 19

Food Substances and Enzymes

In addition to the high calories derived from fats and oils, they are

  1. A.used in producing new cells
  2. B.necessary for enzyme formation
  3. C.used as insulators from cold
  4. D.required for growth.
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Answer: C (used as insulators from cold)

Explanation

Fat stored under the skin is a poor conductor of heat, so it insulates the body against cold.