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Which of the following statements is true regarding dietary fiber?
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4. Biomolecules
Carbohydrates
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Carbohydrates are made up of which of the following monomers?
A
Nucleotides
B
Monosaccharides
C
Fatty acids
D
Amino acids
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Begin by understanding the structure and function of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are organic molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically in a ratio of 1:2:1.
Recognize that carbohydrates are polymers, which means they are made up of smaller units called monomers. The monomers of carbohydrates are known as monosaccharides.
Monosaccharides are simple sugars, and examples include glucose, fructose, and galactose. These are the building blocks of more complex carbohydrates like disaccharides and polysaccharides.
Differentiate between the types of biological macromolecules: nucleotides are the monomers of nucleic acids, fatty acids are components of lipids, and amino acids are the monomers of proteins.
Conclude that the correct monomers for carbohydrates are monosaccharides, as they form the basic units of carbohydrate structures.
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