QUESTION IMAGE
Question
what happens to excess carbohydrates in animals?
they are stored as fat.
they are stored as protein.
they are stored in nucleic acids.
they are stored as sugar.
When animals consume more carbohydrates than they need for immediate energy, the excess is converted and stored. Proteins are made from amino acids, nucleic acids are for genetic information, and while sugar (glucose) is an energy source, excess is not stored as simple sugar. Fat (adipose tissue) is where excess carbohydrates are stored.
Snap & solve any problem in the app
Get step-by-step solutions on Sovi AI
Photo-based solutions with guided steps
Explore more problems and detailed explanations
They are stored as fat.