carbohydrates are complex polymers that are broken down by the body and utilized for energy. any carbs not immediately used, are stored in longs chains called glycogen. this glycogen is stored in the liver and saved for the body needs sources of energy. based on this information, you can conclude that

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Gracie Wheeler

15 May, 19:30

carbohydrates are complex polymers that are broken down by the body and utilized for energy. any carbs not immediately used, are stored in longs chains called glycogen. this glycogen is stored in the liver and saved for the body needs sources of energy. based on this information, you can conclude that

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Megan Wilkins · Answer 1

I can conclude that the carbohydrates can not be stored in body in form of sugars like glucose, fructose, lactose etc.

Explanation: For storage they have to convert in other forms like glycogen in muscles or liver. Once these glycogen stores are filled up, any extra gets stored as fat. Glycogen is the source of energy most often used for exercise.