Question

question 11
1 pts
macromolecules are labeled as organic because they contain which element?
oxygen
carbon
hydrogen

question 12
1 pts
the monomer of carbohydrates is ______.
monosaccharides (simple sugars)
nucleotides
fatty acids
amino acids

Explanation:

Analyze Question 11

Organic compounds are defined by containing carbon atoms. Carbon forms the backbone of macromolecules.

Identify correct option for Question 11

Carbon is the defining element of organic molecules. Therefore, "carbon" is correct.

Analyze Question 12

Carbohydrates are polymers made of simpler sugar units. These basic units are monomers.

Identify correct option for Question 12

The monomer of carbohydrates is a monosaccharide. Therefore, "monosaccharides (simple sugars)" is correct.

Answer:

Question 11

• oxygen
• carbon (Correct answer)
• hydrogen

Question 12

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