Which element is found in proteins and nucleic acids but not in carbonhydrates

Dimas Mendes asked Jun 25, 2022

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Answer:

Nitrogen

Step-by-step explanation:

the general form of carbohydrates is

CxH2xOx

but for protein there's a Nitrogen in the functional group

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