Here's why:
* Carbohydrates are made up of simple sugars (monosaccharides) like glucose.
* Glucose is the primary fuel source for cellular respiration, the process that breaks down sugars to produce ATP, the energy currency of cells.
* Other macromolecules like lipids (fats) can also be used for energy, but they are typically used as long-term energy storage rather than the immediate source of energy that carbohydrates provide.
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