Question

Match each type of complex molecule to the type of simpler molecule that it is broken down into.



Column A
1.
carbohydrates:
carbohydrates
2.
nucleic acids:
nucleic acids
3.
lipids:
lipids
4.
proteins:
proteins
Column B
a.simple sugars
b.fatty acids
c.amino acids
d.nucleotides

Answer 1

Here are the matches for each type of complex molecule from Column A to the type of simpler molecule in Column B:

1. **carbohydrates**: a. simple sugars
2. **nucleic acids**: d. nucleotides
3. **lipids**: b. fatty acids
4. **proteins**: c. amino acids

So the correct pairs are:
- Carbohydrates → Simple sugars
- Nucleic acids → Nucleotides
- Lipids → Fatty acids
- Proteins → Amino acids