It depends on the type of carbohydrate. Simple carbohydrates (or sugars), such as glucose and fructose, are absorbed into the bloodstream and provide an immediate energy boost, and are the most quickly turned into energy. Other carbohydrates, such as starch, take more time to digest and are probably similar energy wise as protein or fats. However, as far as containing the most energy in a given amount, fats beat all carbohydrates and proteins by far.
When your body runs out of carbohydrate energy, it gets more energy from breaking down stored fat or protein.
If you mean why: because it is a much more efficient way to store energy than, say, a carbohydrate. You would need twice the amount of carbohydrate molecules to give the same amount of energy.
The Polysaccharides
Carbohydrates are stored as complex sugars. The larger molecules are called starch and bigger than that is cellulose.
adipose tissue
they contain more energy than a carbohydrate
Glycogen is a form of carbohydrate which is stored in the liver for short term energy needs, after which the body will begin breaking down fats (lipids) for energy. The answer is Complex Carbs
When a carbohydrate is attached to a phospholipid, the structure is called a glycolipid. Glycolipids are important components of cell membranes and play a role in cell recognition and signaling. They consist of a glycerol backbone, fatty acid tails, and one or more carbohydrate groups, which can vary in composition and structure.
"Stored energy" sounds more like potential energy. Kinetic energy is the energy related to movement.
glycogen is a more complex carbohydrate than glucose. macromolecules are stored as complex molecules for example lipids are stored as complex fat.
Polysaccharides contain more glucose units, which means more potential energy can be stored in the form of chemical bonds. This structure allows polysaccharides to be broken down gradually, providing a sustained source of energy for the body. Monosaccharides, on the other hand, supply quick but short-lived bursts of energy due to their simple structure.
Chemical energy is stored in batteries, food, and other molecules. When these substances undergo chemical reactions, the stored energy is released.