NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these atoms is NOT found in a Carbohydrate?
A
Carbon (C)
B
Oxygen (O)
C
Hydrogen (H)
D
Phosphorous (P)
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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