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the three main functions of carbohydrates are.... (mark 3i) long term energy storage to be a quick source of energy short term energy storage form cell membranes provide cellular support as cell walls rewatch skip
Carbohydrates are broken down quickly to release energy, so they are a quick source of energy. They can also be stored as glycogen (short - term energy storage in animals). In plants, cellulose (a carbohydrate) provides cellular support as cell walls. Lipids are for long - term energy storage and phospholipids (lipids) form cell membranes.
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To be a quick source of energy, Short term energy storage, Provide cellular support as cell walls