Question

which macromolecule is paired with its correct subunit?
protein - disaccharide
lipid - nucleotide
nucleic acid - amino acid
carbohydrate - monosaccharide

Explanation:

• Proteins are made up of amino acids.
• Carbohydrates can be in the form of monosaccharides (simple sugars like glucose) or disaccharides (two - monosaccharides joined together).
• Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) are composed of nucleotides.
• Lipids are a diverse group (fats, phospholipids, steroids etc.) and not made up of nucleotides.

Answer:

carbohydrate - monosaccharide