Which of the following molecules is richest in energy when metabolized? O Linolenate, a fatty acid with 18 Carbons and three double bonds. O Linoleate, a fatty acid with 18 Carbons and two double bonds. O Stearate, a fatty acid with 18 Carbons and no double bonds. O Glucose

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Which of the following molecules is richest in energy when metabolized?

O Linolenate, a fatty acid with 18 Carbons and three double bonds.

O Linoleate, a fatty acid with 18 Carbons and two double bonds.

O Stearate, a fatty acid with 18 Carbons and no double bonds.

O Glucose

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