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∙ 11y agoBecause they contain ionic and covalent bonds
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∙ 11y agoCells use carbohydrates as a source of energy and for energy storage.
Carbohydrates provide energy for the cell. They are broken down into glucose during metabolism, which is used as a primary source of energy to fuel cellular activities. Carbohydrates also play a role in cell structure and serve as a storage form of energy.
Lipids, specifically triglycerides, provide long-term energy storage in the form of fat in animals and oils in plants. These molecules are highly efficient at storing energy because they contain more energy per gram than carbohydrates or proteins.
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Muscle cells use triglycerides for energy instead of carbohydrates because triglycerides make energy for storage, insulation, and organ protection
Source of carbohydrates, and in plants is used as a form of energy storage.
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Carbohydrates are primarily used as an energy source for the body. They also aid with short term energy storage.