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Only neural cell require carbs - all other cells in your body ignore carbohydrates (in your blood) unless triggered by insulin.

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because carbohy. are water soluble and easly absorbed and go directly to blood streem and metabolised into CO2 + H2O + energy

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They are good donors of Hydrogen and electrons. Both of these things give cells energy.

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Q: Why do cells prefer to use carbohydrates as energy sources?
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