Macromolecules

Question 1

Lipids

Answer 1

• Broken down by the enzyme lipase
• Into fatty acids and glycerol
• Example: pancreatic lipase (made in the pancreas, functions in the small intestine)

Question 2

Carbohydrates

Answer 2

• Broken down by enzyme carbohydrase
• Into simple sugars
• Example: amylase, produced in the salivary glands and the pancreas

Question 3

Proteins

Answer 3

• Broken down by protease

Question 4

Nucleic acids

Answer 4

• Broken down by nuclease