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RE: Powerhouse of the cell, Episode 3 : Storing Extra Carbohydrates, Can extra carbs really increase Fat in your body?
fat actually needs 3 molecules of water or is it the other way around
You answered this in the next line :
every time we synthesize fat we release 3 molecules of water
Precisely.
We're letting the water go, not drawing it towards it. Fats are hydrophopic molecules which is why they'll stay away from water. Fats don't dissolve in water, so it won't be pulling water towards itself, thus won't take up as much space as glycogen would.
Yeah that's it! this is what not having biochemistry for 3 years is like xD i forgot so much stuff, only know the basics because gym and physiology!
Haha yeah biochem is like that!! You need to keep revisiting!!