Question

1. the monomer shown in the picture below is a... *

carbohydrate

protein

lipid

Explanation:

The given structure has multiple hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to carbon atoms, and the general formula and functional groups match carbohydrate monomers (like monosaccharides). Proteins are made of amino acids, and lipids have different structures (e.g., fatty acids, glycerol) not matching this. So the monomer is a carbohydrate.

Answer:

Carbohydrate