Complex Carbohydrates are Stored in the Body as ________

Question

Complex carbohydrates are stored in the body as ________.
A) cholesterol
B) glucose
C) glycogen
D) triglycerides

Accepted Answer

Complex carbohydrates are broken down into glucose for energy, but any excess glucose is stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen. This stored glycogen can be used later for energy during exercise or other physical activity.