Multiple Choice
In biochemistry, what are the monomers (basic building blocks) that polymerize to form proteins?
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1. Introduction to Biochemistry
Proteins
Multiple Choice
In biochemistry, proteins are polymers built from which type of monomer?
A
Nucleotides
B
Fatty acids
C
Amino acids
D
Monosaccharides
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that proteins are large biomolecules essential for various biological functions, and they are made up of smaller building blocks called monomers.
Recall the four main types of biological macromolecules: proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates, each built from specific monomers.
Identify that nucleotides are the monomers of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), fatty acids are components of lipids, and monosaccharides are the monomers of carbohydrates.
Recognize that amino acids are the specific monomers that polymerize to form proteins through peptide bonds.
Conclude that proteins are polymers built from amino acid monomers.
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