cytoplasm
Plant cells have amyloplasts because they are specialized organelles that store starch, a polysaccharide that serves as an energy reserve. This is particularly important for plants, which perform photosynthesis and need to manage energy storage for later use. Animal cells, on the other hand, primarily store energy in the form of glycogen and do not require amyloplasts, as their energy storage needs and metabolic processes differ from those of plants.
Storage cells in camels, also known as adipocytes or fat cells, are present in humps located on their backs. These humps store energy-rich fat, which camels can use as a source of nutrition when food is scarce.
Monosaccharides are not efficient energy storage molecules because they are quickly metabolized for energy by cells, leading to rapid spikes and drops in blood sugar levels. For long-term energy storage, organisms utilize polysaccharides like starch and glycogen, which can be broken down into monosaccharides when energy is needed. Additionally, monosaccharides are water-soluble and can easily diffuse out of cells, making them less suitable for long-term energy storage.
Glycogen is the main energy storage molecule found in liver and muscle cells. It is a polysaccharide made up of glucose units and serves as a readily available source of energy during periods of high energy demand, such as exercise or fasting.
Animal cells do not contain starch grains because animals do not produce starch as a form of energy storage. Instead, animals store energy in the form of glycogen, which is a polymer of glucose. Animal cells use glycogen as a readily available energy source when needed.
Many plant and some animal cells use oil for energy storage .
Cells use carbohydrates as a source of energy and for energy storage.
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Carbohydrates
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Muscle cells use triglycerides for energy instead of carbohydrates because triglycerides make energy for storage, insulation, and organ protection
Cells use lipid molecules for energy storage as well as insulation and structuring. These molecules are mostly known in the vernacular as fats although they do encompass more than just traditional fat molecules.
Storage of energy is a major function of fat cells in the body. Excess energy from food is converted into triglycerides and stored in fat cells to be used as fuel when needed.
Adenosine triphosphate, also known as ATP is the chemical that cells use for energy.
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