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What element is found proteins but not in carbohydrates or fats

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It's nitrogen.

(Carbohydrates only contain Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio. Fats only contain the same elements.)
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That element is Nitrogen.
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