Question

multiple choice question
the molecule illustrated here is a(n) ____ that can be incorporated into a larger molecule called a ____

● fatty acid; lipid
● nucleotide; nucleic acid
● monosaccharide; carbohydrate
● amino acid; protein

Explanation:

Fatty acids are building - blocks of lipids. Nucleotides are the monomers of nucleic acids. Monosaccharides are the monomers of carbohydrates. Amino acids are the monomers of proteins. Without seeing the molecule, we know these basic relationships in biology. All these options represent a monomer - polymer relationship.

Answer:

Since no molecule is shown, all of the following could be correct based on general biological knowledge:
A. fatty acid; lipid
B. nucleotide; nucleic acid
C. monosaccharide; carbohydrate
D. amino acid; protein