When dietary carbohydrate consumption exceeds the energy needs of the individual, excess carbohydrate is converted to ____ and ____ for energy storage.
A) amino acids; glucose
B) fructose; triacylglycerols
C) triacylglycerols; glycogen
D) glycogen; protein
E) none of the above.

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When dietary carbohydrate consumption exceeds the energy needs of the individual, excess carbohydrate is converted to glycogen and triacylglycerols for energy storage. Glycogen is stored in the liver and muscles, and can be quickly broken down to glucose for energy when needed. Triacylglycerols are stored in adipose tissue and can be broken down into fatty acids and glycerol for energy. Options A, B and D are incorrect as they describe processes that are not involved in the storage of excess carbohydrate.

When Dietary Carbohydrate Consumption Exceeds the Energy Needs of the Individual