Refer to the Table Summarizing Data Regarding a Common Metabolic

Multiple Choice

Refer to the table summarizing data regarding a common metabolic intermediate produced when three different fuel molecules are catabolized. The data suggest that _______ are much better sources of energy than either _______ or _______.

A) amino acids; carbohydrates; lipids
B) carbohydrates; lipids; amino acids
C) lipids; amino acids; carbohydrates
D) nucleic acids; carbohydrates; amino acids
E) lipids; carbohydrates; nucleic acids