NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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In addition to carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, proteins also contain which element?
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calcium
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nitrogen
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chlorine
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sodium
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Protein is mainly formed by carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen. Amino acids join to form proteins. Each amino acid is formed with one basic group NH2 and one acidic group(COOH).
Detailed explanation-2: -nitrogen is needed with carbon, hydrogen and oxygen to make protein.
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