Analyze the advantages of storing energy as triacylglycerols compared to carbohydrates.

• A. Carbohydrates provide more energy per unit mass due to faster metabolism.
• B. Carbohydrates are stored in larger quantities than triacylglycerols.
• C. Triacylglycerols provide more energy per unit mass due to complete oxidation of fatty acids.
• D. Triacylglycerols are less efficient in energy storage than carbohydrates.

Answer: (C)