Question

List the major subdivisions or components for each of the four types of compounds—carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids—within living organisms. For example, fats are one major subdivision of lipids.

Answer 1

Proteins - amino acids.

Lipids - fatty acids, glycerides, steroids

Carbohydrates - monosaccharides

Nucleic Acids - bases (A, T, C, G and U)