Asked by Mackenzie Higgins on Apr 24, 2024

Complex carbohydrates are stored in the body as ________.

A) cholesterol
B) glucose
C) glycogen
D) triglycerides

Complex Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates consisting of long chains of sugar molecules, including starches and fibers, which provide sustained energy and aid in digestive health.

Glycogen

A multibranched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals and fungi.

Triglycerides

A type of fat (lipid) found in your blood, used by the body for energy, and an indicator of metabolic health.

  • Understand the role of carbohydrates and how they are stored in the body.