The primary function of triacylglycerols in animals is:
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Correct answer: Long-term energy storage
Triacylglycerols serve as the primary long-term energy reserve in animals, stored in adipose tissue. They are metabolized by lipolysis into fatty acids and glycerol, which then enter beta-oxidation and glycolysis respectively to yield ATP.
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