Question

which of the following is an example of a carbohydrate polymer? proteins amino acids lipids starches

Explanation:

To determine the carbohydrate polymer, we analyze each option:

• Proteins: Polymers of amino acids, belong to the protein category, not carbohydrates.
• Amino acids: Monomers (building blocks) of proteins, not a polymer or carbohydrate polymer.
• Lipids: A diverse group of hydrophobic molecules, not polymers of carbohydrates.
• Starches: Polymers of glucose (a monosaccharide, simple carbohydrate), formed by linking many glucose units, so starches are carbohydrate polymers.

Answer:

D. Starches