Question

This is a molecule of glucose, a simple carbohydrate. If this molecule were broken down, would it provide all of the elements needed to assemble lipids, nucleic acids, or proteins? Use evidence from the diagram in your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - no.

Explanation:

Carbohydrates are made up of thee elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen so if the carbohydrate is completely broken down it will release these elements.

Lipids are made up of similar elements as glucose however, they also contain sulfur and phosphorus. Similarly for proteins and nucleic acid nitrogen, nitrogen sulfur, and selenium other than the elements released by glucose.

Thus, the correct answer would be - no.