5.4

Question 1

Name each organ from the digestive system

Answer 1

mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine.

Question 2

Functions of amylase vs. lipase vs. protease

Answer 2

Amylase (made in the mouth and pancreas; breaks down complex carbohydrates) Lipase (made in the pancreas; breaks down fats) Protease (made in the pancreas; breaks down proteins)

Question 3

Types of storage molecules for each type of macromolecule

Answer 3

1. Carbohydrates:
   
   • Storage molecule: Glycogen in animals, starch in plants.
2. Proteins:
   
   • Storage molecule: Amino acids stored in muscle tissue.
3. Lipids:
   
   • Storage molecule: Triglycerides stored in adipose tissue.