Question

analysis questions:

1. carbohydrates, lipids, and atp all have similar functions. how can you remember the differences?
2. match each monomer to its polymer.

sugar ____ a. fat/lipid
fatty acid ____ b. nucleic acid
amino acid ____ c. carbohydrate
nucleotide ____ d. protein

Explanation:

1. Carbohydrates are the body's main energy source (like glucose), lipids (fats) are for long - term energy storage and insulation, and ATP is the immediate energy currency (used for quick energy needs).
2. Monomers and polymers:

• Sugar is the monomer of carbohydrate.
• Fatty acid (along with glycerol) is a part of the monomer for fat/lipid.
• Amino acid is the monomer of protein.
• Nucleotide is the monomer of nucleic acid.

Answer:

1. Remember by their energy - related roles (main, long - term, immediate).
2. Sugar - c; Fatty Acid - a; Amino Acid - d; Nucleotide - b