Energy derived from the food we eat is stored in our body in the form of __________ .

starch

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fat

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glycogen

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lactic acid

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Solution

Glycogen:
It is a polysaccharide compound.
It is used by the human body for food storage.
It is stored within the muscles and liver.
The glycogen gets converted into energy when in need by the body.
Final answer:
Energy derived from the food we eat is stored in our body in the form of glycogen.

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