Which statement correctly compares nucleic acids and carbohydrates?

A) They both contain phosphorus, but only nucleic acids contain hydrogen.

B) They both contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio.

C) They both contain carbon, but only carbohydrates contain oxygen.

D) They both contain carbon, but only nucleic acids contain phosphorous.

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Biology

Ayden Oliver

31 October, 15:36

Which statement correctly compares nucleic acids and carbohydrates?

A) They both contain phosphorus, but only nucleic acids contain hydrogen.

B) They both contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio.

C) They both contain carbon, but only carbohydrates contain oxygen.

D) They both contain carbon, but only nucleic acids contain phosphorous.

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Duffy · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option D. Nucleic acids and carbohydrates compare to each other in a sense that they both contain carbon, but only nucleic acids contain phosphorous. These molecules are known to be macromolecules. Hope this answers the question.

Ralph Juarez · Answer 2

The correct answer is D.

Both carbohydrate and nucleic acid are organic macro molecules that perform crucial roles in the live of living organisms. Chemically, carbohydrate is made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen while the nucleic acid is made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and phosphorus. Thus, both carbohydrate and nucleic acid contain carbon but only nucleic acid contains phosphorus.