Question

Biological polymers are made up of individual monomers that are linked together by bonds. The major types of biological polymers are nucleic acids, proteins, and polysaccharides. Complete the sentences.

Nucleic acids are polymers of________
Proteins are polymers of_________
Polysaccharides are polymers of________

Answer 1

1. Nucleotides

2. Amino acids

3. Monosaccharides

Step-by-step explanation:

There are four major biological polymers in nature namely: carbohydrate (polysaccharides), lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. These polymers are formed from smaller units called MONOMERS, which are linked together via chemical bonds. The monomeric units of the polymers are listed below:

- Carbohydrates or polysaccharides are polymers of monomers called MONOSACCHARIDES linked by glycosidic bonds.

- Nucleic acids are polymers of monomers called NUCLEOTIDES linked by phosphodiester bonds.

- Proteins are polymers of monomers called AMINO ACIDS linked by peptide bonds.