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Sugars are stored as this?
When plants store sugar they store it as food
What does the liver convert all excess energy-containing nutrients into?
The liver converts excess energy-containing nutrients, such as carbohydrates, into glycogen for short-term energy storage. When glycogen stores are full, the liver then converts excess nutrients into triglycerides for long-term energy storage as fat.
Is glucose a simple sugar carried threw the blood for long term energy?
Glucose is a simple sugar that is carried through the blood for short-term energy needs. Excess glucose can be converted and stored as glycogen for later energy use in the liver and muscles. Long-term energy needs are typically met by utilizing stored fat reserves.
Glucose is the main source of cell energy but any glucose that cant be used immediately is stored for future use as?
glycogen in the liver and muscles. When the body needs energy, stored glycogen can be broken down into glucose to fuel cells. If glycogen stores are full, excess glucose is converted into fat for long-term energy storage.
Why birds have to store energy as fat rather than as glycogen?
it is a hummingbirds advantage to store fat over glycogen because glycogen needs water to be stored
Glycogen and lipids are stored?
Glycogen is stored in the liver and muscles as a short-term energy reserve, while lipids are stored in adipose tissue as a long-term energy reserve. Glycogen can be quickly broken down into glucose for energy, while lipids provide a more sustained source of energy over time.
How is the long chain of glucose involved in energy storage in animals?
In animals, glucose molecules are linked together to form long chains called glycogen, which is stored in the liver and muscles. When the body needs energy, glycogen is broken down into glucose molecules, which are then used to produce energy through a process called cellular respiration.
Does glycerol provide long-term energy storage for animals?
Fat is the long term energy storage medium for most animals. Glycogen is the short term storage medium. Glycerol is the backbone of triglycerides.
Does glycogen provide long term energy storage?
yes it does
The liver store glucose in what form?
Glycogen is stored in the liver and muscles, and is second to fats as long-term energy storage.
How does the body convert glycogen to fat for long-term energy storage?
The body converts glycogen to fat for long-term energy storage through a process called lipogenesis. When there is excess glycogen in the body, it is converted into fatty acids and stored in fat cells for later use as energy.
Is glycogen storage long term or short term?
Glycogen storage is considered short term, as it is the body's primary way of storing excess glucose for quick energy release during times of need, such as exercise or fasting. It is stored in the liver and muscles and can be rapidly broken down to release glucose when required.
