The body uses _________ for short-term energy storage and _______ for long-term energy needs.
A) triacylglycerols; glucose
B) glucose; triacylglycerols
C) glycogen; triacylglycerols
D) glucose; glycogen
E) glycogen; glucose

Question

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The body stores energy for short-term use in the form of glycogen, which is a polysaccharide of glucose. For long-term energy storage, the body uses triacylglycerols (fats), which are stored in adipose tissues.

The Body Uses _________ for Short-Term Energy Storage and _______

The Body Uses ___ for Short-Term Energy Storage and _