Question

Macromolecules contain varying amounts of energy, as shown in the table below.

Animals that hibernate in the winter require more fats in their diets. Fat will break down over a longer period of time than carbohydrates and allow the animal to survive the winter.

Describe some other kinds of activities that would benefit the most from each molecule in the table.

Answer 1

Protein will break down over a shorter period of time than fat, there will be no loss of lean body mass during hibernation.

Answer 2

The macromolecules; protein helps to gain muscle, fat helps provide stored energy for longer period, carbohydrates provide immediate energy.

Explanation:

Proteins are the macromolecules that help on the muscle building and storage. Bodybuilders utilize proteins to build their body and muscle protein. Protein has equal energy value as carbohydrates.

Fat help in providing energy when there is no carbohydrate provided energy to utilize. In the winters some animals hibernate they utilize the fat provided energy during the hibernation period.

Carbohydrate gives energy immediately for the cellular process and also help athletes to provide energy immediately. Runners drink carbohydrates based drinks to get energy before the race.

Thus, the correct answer is - protein helps to gain muscle, fat helps provide stored energy for longer period, carbohydrates provide immediate energy.