Question

which statement regarding the differences between glycogen and triglycerides is false?
triglycerides are short-term energy storage, whereas glycogen is the long-term energy storage molecule.
glycogen is stored in the liver and muscle tissues, whereas triglycerides are stores in fat cells.
triglycerides derive from excess proteins, sugars, and fatty acids, whereas glycogen forms from excess glucose.
glycogen stores approximately 4 calories per gram, whereas triglycerides store approximately 9 calories per gram.
triglycerides are lipids, whereas glycogen is a carbohydrate.

Explanation:

Glycogen is the short-term energy storage molecule (stored in liver/muscle for quick access), while triglycerides are long-term energy storage (in fat cells). The other statements are true: glycogen forms from excess glucose (4 kcal/g, stored in liver/muscle); triglycerides form from excess proteins/sugars/fatty acids (9 kcal/g, stored in fat cells); triglycerides are lipids, glycogen is a carbohydrate. Thus, the first statement reverses their roles and is false.

Answer:

Triglycerides are short-term energy storage, whereas glycogen is the long-term energy storage molecule.