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23 February, 21:29

Which statement correctly compares nucleic acids and carbohydrates? They both contain phosphorus, but only nucleic acids contain hydrogen. They both contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio. They both contain carbon, but only carbohydrates contain oxygen. They both contain carbon, but only nucleic acids contain phosphorous.

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  1. 23 February, 22:44
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    Answer:Option D

    Explanation:

    Carbohydrates can be defined as the macro molecules that can be used to obtain energy. These consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

    These molecules has abundant energy in them which can be used for the various activities of the body.

    Nucleic acids are also important for the body when it comes to genetic and heredity as it carries all the information form one generation to another.

    The difference is that nucleic acid contains phosphorous in the form of phosphate and carbohydrates does not.
  2. 23 February, 23:28
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    They both contain carbon, but only nucleic acids contain phosphorous.
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