Question

question 1

the monomer of carbohydrates is ______.

• amino acids
• monosaccharides (simple sugars)
• nucleotides
• fatty acids

question 2

which of the following macromolecules are a prominent part of animal tissues that function in insulation, helping animals conserve heat?

• carbohydrates
• proteins
• lipids
• nucleic acids

Explanation:

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Analyze Question 1

The question asks for the monomer of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are macromolecules composed of simple sugar units. The monomeric building blocks of carbohydrates are monosaccharides (such as glucose, fructose, and galactose).

• Amino acids are the monomers of proteins.
• Nucleotides are the monomers of nucleic acids.
• Fatty acids (along with glycerol) are components of lipids.

Therefore, the correct option is "monosaccharides (simple sugars)".

Analyze Question 2

The question asks which macromolecule is a prominent part of animal tissues functioning in insulation and helping animals conserve heat.

• Lipids (specifically fats/triacylglycerols in adipose tissue) serve as long-term energy storage and provide thermal insulation to help animals conserve body heat.
• Carbohydrates primarily serve as short-term energy sources and structural components.
• Proteins have diverse structural and functional roles but are not the primary macromolecule specialized for thermal insulation.
• Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

Therefore, the correct option is "lipids".
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Question 1

<mcq-option>amino acids</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>monosaccharides (simple sugars)</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>nucleotides</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>fatty acids</mcq-option>

Question 2

<mcq-option>carbohydrates</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>proteins</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>lipids</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>nucleic acids</mcq-option>
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Analyze Question 1

The question asks for the monomer of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are macromolecules composed of simple sugar units. The monomeric building blocks of carbohydrates are monosaccharides (such as glucose, fructose, and galactose).

• Amino acids are the monomers of proteins.
• Nucleotides are the monomers of nucleic acids.
• Fatty acids (along with glycerol) are components of lipids.

Therefore, the correct option is "monosaccharides (simple sugars)".

Analyze Question 2

The question asks which macromolecule is a prominent part of animal tissues functioning in insulation and helping animals conserve heat.

• Lipids (specifically fats/triacylglycerols in adipose tissue) serve as long-term energy storage and provide thermal insulation to help animals conserve body heat.
• Carbohydrates primarily serve as short-term energy sources and structural components.
• Proteins have diverse structural and functional roles but are not the primary macromolecule specialized for thermal insulation.
• Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

Therefore, the correct option is "lipids".
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Question 1

<mcq-option>amino acids</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>monosaccharides (simple sugars)</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>nucleotides</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>fatty acids</mcq-option>

Question 2

<mcq-option>carbohydrates</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>proteins</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>lipids</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>nucleic acids</mcq-option>
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