Question

the four major groups of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins. identify each type of macromolecule from its monomer. 1. glucose 2. fatty acids glycerol

Explanation:

1. Glucose is a monosaccharide (simple sugar), and carbohydrates are made up of monosaccharide monomers. So, glucose is a monomer of carbohydrates.
2. Fatty acids and glycerol combine to form lipids (specifically triglycerides). So, fatty acids and glycerol are monomers of lipids.

Answer:

1. Carbohydrate
2. Lipid