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

Question

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