When Carbohydrates are Consumed, They Can Be Used to Produce

Question

When carbohydrates are consumed, they can be used to produce _______or converted to  _______for storage.
A) carbon dioxide : fat
B) energy : glycogen
C) energy: cellulose
D) carbon dioxide : glycogen
E) energy : fat

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates are primarily used to produce energy in the form of ATP. Excess carbohydrates can be converted to glycogen for storage in the liver and muscles.