An adipocyte stores
A) proteins.
B) triacylglycerols.
C) white blood cells.
D) red blood cells.
E) carbohydrates.

Name: An adipocyte stores A) proteins. B) triacylglycerols. C) white blood cells. D) red blood cells. E) carbohydrates.
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Adipocytes, or fat cells, primarily store energy in the form of triacylglycerols (triglycerides), which are a type of lipid. This storage allows the body to have an energy reserve for times when food intake is not sufficient to meet its energy needs.

An Adipocyte Stores