Macromolecules

Question 1

Lipids: Function

Answer 1

• Insulation/thermoregulation
• Protection of organs
• Energy reserve (secondary energy source)

Question 2

Lipids: structure

Answer 2

Glycerol and fatty acids

Question 3

Proteins: Function (RIT)

Answer 3

• Repair and maintenance
• Involved in the creation of some hormones
• Transportation and storage of molecules

Question 4

Carbohydrates (CHO): Function

Answer 4

• Energy production through glycolysis (breaking down glucose) and aerobic cellular respiration (synthesis of ATP)
• Energy storage
  stored as glycogen in liver and muscles
• Building of macromolecules
  converted to ribose/deoxyribose = DNA/RNA
  excess converted to fat