Question

what monomer is represented by this diagram?

a. monosaccharide

b. nucleotide

c. amino acid

d. glycerol

Explanation:

A nucleotide is composed of a nitrogen - containing base, a 5 - carbon sugar (either ribose or deoxyribose), and a phosphate group. A monosaccharide is a simple sugar (e.g., glucose). An amino acid has an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a side chain. Glycerol is a component of lipids (along with fatty acids). The diagram shows the three components of a nucleotide.

Answer:

B. nucleotide