Carbohydrates are first used for ATP synthesis, and excess carbohydrates are stored as glycogen or triglycerides in the _________tissue.

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Carbohydrates, after being used for ATP synthesis, are stored as glycogen primarily in the liver and muscle tissues. When glycogen storage capacity is exceeded, the excess carbohydrates are converted into triglycerides and stored in adipose tissue, which is specialized for fat storage.

Carbohydrates Are First Used for ATP Synthesis, and Excess Carbohydrates