Question

1. when monosaccharides (like glucose), amino acids, and/or fatty acids are available in excess, enzymes in the cells can link them together into storage molecules. navigate to the

utrients to storage\ section (under the \how are nutrients used for energy?\ tab of the click & learn) and investigate the three types of storage molecules. fill in the following table with the storage molecules that each nutrient is used to make.

nutrient	storage molecule
fatty acids
amino acids

1. why do you think its important for the body to produce these storage molecules?

Explanation:

When glucose is in excess, it is stored as glycogen. Fatty acids are stored as triglycerides. Amino - acids are not typically stored as a specific molecule but can be used to make proteins for long - term storage or other functions. The body produces storage molecules to have a reserve of energy for times when nutrient intake is low, to maintain energy homeostasis, and to support metabolic processes during fasting or periods of high energy demand.

Answer:

Nutrient	Storage molecule
Fatty acids	Triglycerides
Amino acids	Proteins (not a typical storage in the same sense as the others, but can be used for long - term storage or other functions)

1. The body produces these storage molecules to have an energy reserve for times of low nutrient intake, maintain energy homeostasis, and support metabolic processes during fasting or high - energy - demand periods.