NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
Question
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Which of these atoms is NOT found in a Carbohydrate?
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Carbon (C)
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Oxygen (O)
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Hydrogen (H)
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Phosphorous (P)
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Proteins, carbohydrates and lipids are made from three basic molecules: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. However, all proteins contain an element not found in carbohydrates and lipids is nitrogen.
Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates are compounds that contain mainly molecules of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, although they can also contain nitrogen and phosphorus.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer: The element which is not found in proteins is D) Water.
Detailed explanation-4: -Proteins are made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen (CHON). Nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus (CHON P).
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