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Carbohydrates are broken down to glucose molecules which can only be stored in very small amounts. Excess glucose which are not readily used are converted into glycogen and stored in fatty tissues of the body.
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∙ 11y agoThe body stores carbohydrate in the muscles and the liver. The total store of carbohydrate is 500g. 400g in the muscle and 100g in the liver.
Carbohydrate is made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and is stored in the body as glycogen.
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∙ 9y agoCarbohydrates store energy in bonds and mostly it is inform of starch and glucose. The stored energy will be used when need arises in the functions of the body.
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∙ 12y agoglycogen
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Cells store energy in the form of what?
Cells store energy in the form of carbohydrates.
What is the location of carbohydrates in the body?
There are few parts of your body, if any, that do not contain carbohydrates in some form.
What form do plants store their carbohydrates?
starch & cellulose
What is the body's preferred form of energy?
carbohydrates
Does the body store carbohydrates for later user?
Yes, as fat.
What kind of foods store energy in the body?
Fat is used to store energy. Carbohydrates.
What Food provides the body with energy in the form of carbohydrates?
Sugars (and their polymers - starches) are carbohydrates
What is the primary storage form of carbohydrates in the body?
glucose
Why does the body need carbohydrates?
The body needs carbohydrates as a source of energy. Carbohydrates are converted into glucose, which is a form of sugar, the body uses to support the function of the muscles and brain.
What chemical form do onions store their energy?
Onions store energy in their bulb in the form of carbohydrates. The carbohydrates are stored as soluble fiber and glucose. Onions also have some starch, but not nearly as much as tuberous vegetables.
How do carbohdryathes help the body?
Carbohydrates are a form of quick energy.
Where does the body store carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are absorbed and converted into glucose. The glucose can be stored as glycogen in the liver and the muscle tissue. If these are full the glucose will be converted into fat and stored.
