When the digestion and absorption of organic carbohydrates results in more energy-rich molecules than are immediately required by an animal, the excess is ________.

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Excess energy-rich molecules from carbohydrates are usually stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles for later use. This glycogen can be converted back to glucose and used as a source of energy when the body's glucose levels drop.

When the Digestion and Absorption of Organic Carbohydrates Results in More