Question

which statement is false regarding triglycerides?
the body compresses glycogen into triglycerides for more compact energy storage.
triglycerides are long - term energy storage.
triglycerides store approximately 9 calories per gram.
fat cells store triglycerides
the body uses energy from triglycerides after it has exhausted circulating glucose and glycogen stores.

Explanation:

Triglycerides are synthesized from excess glucose (not glycogen compression) via lipogenesis. Glycogen is a short-term glucose storage form, while triglycerides are long-term energy stores. The other statements are true: triglycerides store ~9 Cal/g, are stored in fat cells, are used after glucose/glycogen depletion, and serve as long-term energy storage.

Answer:

A. The body compresses glycogen into triglycerides for more compact energy storage.