When protein consumption is in excess of body needs and energy needs are met, the excess amino acids are metabolized and the energy in the molecules is ____.

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Excess amino acids are metabolized and the energy in them is stored as glycogen and fat. This is because excess amino acids cannot be stored in the body, and must be converted into a form that can be stored. Glycogen is a carbohydrate that can be stored in the liver and muscles, while fat can be stored in adipose tissue throughout the body.

When Protein Consumption Is in Excess of Body Needs and Energy