Nutrition

Question 1

Carbohydrates

Answer 1

Can be simple sugars (glucose) or chains of sugar (starch)
Needed for energy
Broken down by carbohydrase/ amylase

Question 2

Fats/lipids

Answer 2

Made of one glycerol molecule and 3 fatty acids
Broken down by lipase in intestines
Needed for energy/insulation

Question 3

Protein

Answer 3

Made of chains of amino acids
Needed for growth and repair
Broken down by protease in stomach (acidic)