Proteins and carbohydrates perform various functions in the body. They are needed for the proper development and growth of the body.

Breaking carbohydrates into their subunits will yield (1) ___ as products. Breaking down proteins will yield (2) ___ as products.

1. monosaccharides, amino acids, fatty acids

2. monosaccharides, amino acids, fatty acids

The correct answers are (1) "monosaccharides" and (2) "amino acids".

Explanation:

Carbohydrates are biopolymers which basic subunits are monosaccharides, while proteins are biopolymers which basic subunits are amino acids. When carbohydrates and proteins are digested in the intestine, they are broken down into their basic subunits, which are monosaccharides and amino acids, respectively.

Answer

1) Monosaccharides

2) Amino Acids