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What are the monomers (building blocks) of CARBOHYDRATES?
A
Monosaccharides (simple sugars)
B
Amino Acids
C
Nucleotides
D
Glycerol and fatty acids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Monomers are the building blocks of the four basic macromolecules of life-monosaccharides are the monomers of carbohydrates, amino acids are the monomers of proteins, glycerol/fatty acids are the monomers of lipids, and nucleotides are the monomers of DNA.

Detailed explanation-2: -The monomer building blocks of carbohydrates are called monosaccharides. Monosaccharides are the most simple units of carbohydrates, and include: glucose, fructose, and galactose.

Detailed explanation-3: -Simple sugars, known as monosaccharides, are the building blocks of carbohydrate polymers. Unlike DNA, RNA, and proteins which are linear polymers, carbohydrates are formed by both linear and branched combinations of a wide variety of naturally occurring monosaccharides.

Detailed explanation-4: -Monosaccharides. Monosaccharides include glucose, galactose and fructose-all commonly found in food. Monosaccharides are single sugar molecules that are the building blocks for all other sugars and carbohydrates.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sugar Monomers: Glucose is the most common natural monomer. It links together to form polymers of Starch, Cellulose and Glycogen. Glucose also provides a vital source of energy for many organisms.

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