BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

NUCLEIC ACIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Other than carbon and hydrogen, what other elements are found in nucleic acids? Select all that apply
A
oxygen
B
nitrogen
C
sulfur
D
phosphorus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nucleic acids contain the same elements as proteins: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen; plus phosphorous (C, H, O, N, and P).

Detailed explanation-2: -Phosphorus is an essential component of all cells; the element forms the backbone of nucleic acids, without which cells cannot reproduce. Phosphorus is also incorporated in nucleotides, sugars, proteins, and lipids.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus (CHON P).

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