OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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Which of the following contains phosphorus?
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carbohydrates
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lipids
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proteins
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nucleic acids
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Phosphorus is found in both DNA and RNA, as it is the nucleic acid’s backbone.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nucleus: This contains the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). You might even find RNA (ribonucleic acid) in the form of mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA) or rRNA (ribosomal RNA).
Detailed explanation-3: -Food Sources A variety of foods naturally contain phosphorus, and the richest sources are dairy, red meat, poultry, seafood, legumes, and nuts. Phosphorus from these foods is called organic phosphorus. It is absorbed more efficiently from animal foods than plant foods.
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