fill in the table and name the monomers and polymers of carbohydrates and lipids

Macromolecule Monomers polymer
Carbohydrates __________ ______
lipds _________ ____

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Here's the completed table with the monomers and polymers for carbohydrates and lipids:

| Macromolecule | Monomers | Polymers | |------------------|-------------------|------------------| | Carbohydrates | Monosaccharides | Polysaccharides | | Lipids | Fatty acids and glycerol | Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, Steroids |

Explanation:

  • Carbohydrates: The basic monomers are monosaccharides (like glucose and fructose), which can join together in various ways to form polysaccharides (like starch, glycogen, and cellulose).

  • Lipids: The primary building blocks are fatty acids and glycerol. These monomers combine to form various types of lipids, including triglycerides (fats and oils), phospholipids (important for cell membranes), and steroids (like cholesterol).