Question

monosaccharides are monomers of which biomolecule?
○ carbohydrates
○ lipids
○ proteins
○ nucleic acids
17 multiple choice 5 points
which organic molecule carries or stores genetic information?
○ carbohydrates
○ lipids
○ proteins
○ nucleic acids
18 multiple choice 5 points
which of the following organic compounds provides quick energy?

Explanation:

Question 1 (Monosaccharides are monomers of which biomolecule?):

Monomers are the building blocks of biomolecules. Monosaccharides (like glucose) are the monomers that combine to form carbohydrates (e.g., polysaccharides like starch are made of many monosaccharides). Lipids do not have a single monomer structure like this, proteins are made of amino acids, and nucleic acids are made of nucleotides. So the correct answer is Carbohydrates.

Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) are known to carry and store genetic information. Carbohydrates are for energy and structure, lipids for energy storage and cell membranes, and proteins for various functions like enzymes, structure, etc., but not genetic information storage. So the correct answer is Nucleic acids.

Carbohydrates are broken down quickly in the body to release energy (e.g., glucose is used in cellular respiration for immediate energy). Lipids are for long - term energy storage, proteins have other primary roles, and nucleic acids are for genetics. So the answer is usually Carbohydrates.

Answer:

A. Carbohydrates (assuming the first option is labeled A, but since the original options are just listed, the correct option text is "Carbohydrates")

Question 17 (Which organic molecule carries or stores genetic information?):