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The body uses carbohydrates for _____ - term energy storage.

a.short
b.long
c.all of these
d.none of these

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Answer:

A. Short

Step-by-step explanation:

Carbohydrates are used for short-term energy storage while proteins are used for long-term energy storage. Hope that helped :)

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The body uses carbohydrates for short term energy storage.

a.short

Step-by-step explanation:

In human body carbohydrates are the immediate source of energy. Energy for immediate requirements of the body is supplied by carbohydrates the long term energy reserve in the body is lipids.

By the process of cellular respiration carbohydrates are converted to ATP which is the energy currency of the cell. Other products released in the process are carbon dioxide and water. Energy is stored fir long term use in the form of lipids.

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